Philipp Melanchthon

Summary

Philipp Melanchthon is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Bretten^[2]. He was born on February 16, 1497^[3]. He died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg^[4]. He died on April 19, 1560^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6], theologian^[7], university teacher^[8], astrologer^[9], and philosopher^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (928 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Philipp Melanchthon was born in Bretten^[2].
• Philipp Melanchthon passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg^[4].
• Philipp Melanchthon was born on February 16, 1497^[3].
• Philipp Melanchthon died on April 19, 1560^[5].
• Burial took place at Castle Church, Wittenberg^[12].
• Philipp Melanchthon's father was Georg Schwarzerdt^[13].
• Philipp Melanchthon's mother was Barbara Reuter^[14].
• Philipp Melanchthon's mother was Barbara Schwartzerdt^[15].
• Among Philipp Melanchthon's spouses was Katharina Melanchthon^[16].
• A child of Philipp Melanchthon was Anna Melanchthon^[17].
• A child of Philipp Melanchthon was Philipp Melanchthon^[18].
• A child of Philipp Melanchthon was Magdalena Melanchthon^[19].
• Philipp Melanchthon held citizenship in Germany^[20].
• Philipp Melanchthon worked as an astronomer^[6].
• Philipp Melanchthon's professions included theologian^[7].
• Philipp Melanchthon worked as a university teacher^[8].
• Philipp Melanchthon's professions included astrologer^[9].
• Philipp Melanchthon worked as a philosopher^[10].
• Philipp Melanchthon's professions included classical philologist^[21].
• Philipp Melanchthon was employed by Heidelberg University^[22].
• Philipp Melanchthon was employed by University of Wittenberg^[23].
• Philipp Melanchthon was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg^[24].
• Philipp Melanchthon's education included a stint at Heidelberg University^[25].
• Philipp Melanchthon was educated at University of Tübingen^[26].
• Philipp Melanchthon's doctoral advisor was Johannes Stöffler^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bretten^[2], Philipp Melanchthon… he was born on February 16, 1497^[3]. His father was Georg Schwarzerdt^[13]. Mothers listed include Barbara Reuter^[14] and Barbara Schwartzerdt^[15], 1477–1529^[28].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University^[25], a public research university^[29], in Germany^[30], founded in 1386^[31], headquartered in Heidelberg^[32] and University of Tübingen^[26], a comprehensive university^[33], in Germany^[34], founded in 1477^[35], headquartered in Tübingen^[36]. Doctoral advisors include Johannes Stöffler^[27], an astronomer^[37], 1452–1531^[38], of Germany^[39], specialised in astronomy^[40] and Johann Reuchlin^[41], a philosopher^[42], 1455–1522^[43], of Holy Roman Empire^[44], specialised in study of the Hebrew language^[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6], theologian^[7], university teacher^[8], astrologer^[9], philosopher^[10], and classical philologist^[21]. Employers include Heidelberg University^[22], a public research university^[46], in Germany^[47], founded in 1386^[48], headquartered in Heidelberg^[49]; University of Wittenberg^[23], a university^[50], in Holy Roman Empire^[51], founded in 1502^[52], headquartered in Lutherstadt Wittenberg^[53]; and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg^[24], a public university^[54], in Germany^[55], founded in 1502^[56], headquartered in Halle (Saale)^[57]. Notable students include Zacharias Ursinus^[58], a theologian^[59], 1534–1583^[60], of Germany^[61]; Martin Helwig^[62], a cartographer^[63], 1516–1574^[64], of Germany^[65]; Jacob Heerbrand^[66], a theologian^[67], 1521–1600^[68], of Germany^[69]; Michael Neander^[70]; Carolus Clusius^[71]; and Lambert Ludolf Helm^[72]. Doctoral students include Johann Hommel^[73], a mathematician^[74], 1518–1562^[75], of Germany^[76] and Simon Grynaeus^[77], a theologian^[78], 1493–1541^[79], of Germany^[80].

Personal Life

Among Philipp Melanchthon's spouses was Katharina Melanchthon^[16]. Children include Anna Melanchthon^[17], 1522–1547^[81]; he^[18], a jurist^[82], 1525–1605^[83], of Germany^[84]; and Magdalena Melanchthon^[19]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[85].

Death and Burial

Philipp Melanchthon died on April 19, 1560^[5]. He passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg^[4]. Burial took place at Castle Church, Wittenberg^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Philipp Melanchthon include Philippists^[86], Melanchthonhaus^[87], and Melanchthon Prize of the city of Bretten^[88].

Why It Matters

Philipp Melanchthon ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (928 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[89] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[90]

He has been cited as an influence by Péter Bornemisza^[91], a writer^[92], 1535–1584^[93], of Kingdom of Hungary^[94], specialised in letterpress printing^[95].

Works attributed to him include Augsburg Confession^[96], a Christian creed^[97]; Apology of the Augsburg Confession^[98], a written work^[99]; Loci Communes^[100], a literary work^[101]; and Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope^[102], a written work^[103], founded in 1537^[104]. Entities named for him include Philippists^[86], Melanchthonhaus^[87], and Melanchthon Prize of the city of Bretten^[88].

His notable doctoral advisees include Simon Grynaeus^[105] and Johann Hommel^[106].

FAQs

Where was Philipp Melanchthon born?

Philipp Melanchthon was born in Bretten^[2].

Where did Philipp Melanchthon die?

Philipp Melanchthon passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg^[4].

Who were Philipp Melanchthon's parents?

Philipp Melanchthon's father was Georg Schwarzerdt^[13]. Philipp Melanchthon's mother was Barbara Reuter^[14].

Who was Philipp Melanchthon married to?

Philipp Melanchthon's spouses include Katharina Melanchthon^[16].

What did Philipp Melanchthon do for work?

Philipp Melanchthon worked as astronomer^[6], theologian^[7], university teacher^[8], astrologer^[9], and philosopher^[10].

Where did Philipp Melanchthon go to school?

Philipp Melanchthon was educated at Heidelberg University^[25] and University of Tübingen^[26].

Who did Philipp Melanchthon influence?

Philipp Melanchthon has been cited as an influence by Péter Bornemisza^[91].