Balthasar Meisner

theologian, university teacher (1587-1626)
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Summary

Balthasar Meisner was born on February 3, 1587[1], in Dresden[2]. He died on December 29, 1626[3], in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He worked as a theologian[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Balthasar Meisner[8]
  • Spouse: Magdalena Meisner[9]
  • Child: Daniel Meisner[10], Balthasar Meisner[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Employer: University of Wittenberg[13]
  • Educated at: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[14]
  • Doctoral advisor: Ambrosius Rhode[15]
  • Student: Johann Hülsemann[16], August Buchner[17], Michael Walther[18], Johann Scharf[19]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Balthasar Meisner[22]
  • Family name: Meisner[23]
  • Given name: Balthasar[24]
  • Student of: Aegidius Hunnius[25], Jakob Martini[26], Leonhard Hutter[27]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[29]
  • P14608: 10434539X[30]
  • P14611: 169947[31]

FAQs

Where was Balthasar Meisner born?

Balthasar Meisner was born in Dresden[2].

Where did Balthasar Meisner die?

Balthasar Meisner passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

Who were Balthasar Meisner's parents?

Balthasar Meisner's father was Balthasar Meisner[8].

Who was Balthasar Meisner married to?

Balthasar Meisner's spouses include Magdalena Meisner[9].

What did Balthasar Meisner do for work?

Balthasar Meisner worked as a theologian[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Balthasar Meisner go to school?

Balthasar Meisner was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[14].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 2845
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  3. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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