Ambrosius Blarer
Swiss theologian (1492-1564)
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Summary
Ambrosius Blarer was born on April 4, 1492[1], in Constance[2]. He died on December 6, 1564[3], in Winterthur[4]. He worked as a monk[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], hymnwriter[8], and Protestant reformer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Occupation: parson[12], Protestant theologian[13], theologian[14]
- Field of work: church reform[15]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Ambrosius Blarer[18]
- Family name: Blarer[19]
- Given name: Ambrosius[20]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], New International Encyclopedia[24], A Dictionary of Hymnology[25], Selbstzeugnisse im deutschsprachigen Raum[26], Pantaleon: Prosopographia, vol. 3 (1566)[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
- Significant person: Philipp Melanchthon[29], Wolfgang Capito[30], Huldrych Zwingli[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Christian Hymns[32]
Why It Matters
Ambrosius Blarer has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Ambrosius Blarer born?
Ambrosius Blarer was born in Constance[2].
Where did Ambrosius Blarer die?
Ambrosius Blarer died in Winterthur[4].
What did Ambrosius Blarer do for work?
Ambrosius Blarer worked as a monk[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], hymnwriter[8], and Protestant reformer[9].