Philipp Melanchthon
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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 has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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 has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[89]
He has been cited as an influence by Péter Bornemisza[90], a writer[91], 1535–1584[92], of Kingdom of Hungary[93], specialised in letterpress printing[94].
Works attributed to him include Loci Communes[95], a literary work[96]; Apology of the Augsburg Confession[97], a written work[98]; Augsburg Confession[99], a Christian creed[100]; and Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope[101], a written work[102], founded in 1537[103]. 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[104] and Johann Hommel[105].
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[90].