Polykarp Leyser II

German theologian (1586-1633)
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Summary

Polykarp Leyser II is a human[1]. He was born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2]. He was born on November 20, 1586[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on January 15, 1633[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2].
  • Polykarp Leyser II died in Leipzig[4].
  • Polykarp Leyser II was born on November 20, 1586[3].
  • Polykarp Leyser II was born on January 1, 1586[9].
  • Polykarp Leyser II died on January 15, 1633[5].
  • Polykarp Leyser II died on January 1, 1633[10].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's father was Polykarp Leyser the Elder[11].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's mother was Elisabeth Cranach[12].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser II was Christian Lyser[13].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser II was Lucas Lyser[14].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser II was Michael Lyser[15].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser II was Johann Leyser[16].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser II was Friedrich Wilhelm Leyser[17].
  • Polykarp Leyser II held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • Polykarp Leyser II worked as a theologian[6].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Polykarp Leyser II was employed by Leipzig University[19].
  • Polykarp Leyser II was employed by University of Wittenberg[20].
  • A notable student of Polykarp Leyser II was Johann Georg Dorsche[21].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].
  • Polykarp Leyser II is recorded as male[23].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's work location is recorded as Lutherstadt Wittenberg[25].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's work location is recorded as Tübingen[26].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's work location is recorded as Leipzig[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2], Polykarp Leyser II… Recorded date of birth include November 20, 1586[3] and January 1, 1586[9]. His father was Polykarp Leyser the Elder[11]. His mother was Elisabeth Cranach[12].

Education

Studied under Aegidius Hunnius[28], a university teacher[29], 1550–1603[30], of Germany[31]; Georg Mylius[32], a university teacher[33], 1548–1607[34], of Germany[35]; Salomon Gesner[36], a pedagogue[37], 1559–1605[38], of Germany[39], specialised in theology[40]; David Runge[41], a theologian[42], 1564–1604[43], of Germany[44]; Leonhard Hutter[45], a university teacher[46], 1563–1616[47], of Germany[48]; and Heinrich Velsten[49], a philosopher[50], 1580–1611[51], of Germany[52].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Leipzig University[19], a public university[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1409[55], headquartered in Leipzig[56] and University of Wittenberg[20], a university[57], in Holy Roman Empire[58], founded in 1502[59], headquartered in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[60]. A notable student of Polykarp Leyser II was Johann Georg Dorsche[21].

Personal Life

Children include Christian Lyser[13], a theologian[61], 1624–1671[62], of Germany[63]; Lucas Lyser[14], a jurist[64], 1620–1672[65]; Michael Lyser[15], an anatomist[66], 1626–1659[67], of Germany[68]; Johann Leyser[16], a military chaplain[69], 1631–1684[70], of Holy Roman Empire[71]; and Friedrich Wilhelm Leyser[17], a theologian[72], 1622–1691[73], of Germany[74]. Polykarp Leyser II's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 15, 1633[5] and January 1, 1633[10]. Polykarp Leyser II died in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Polykarp Leyser II is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Polykarp Leyser II born?

Born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2].

Where did Polykarp Leyser II die?

Polykarp Leyser II died in Leipzig[4].

Who were Polykarp Leyser II's parents?

Polykarp Leyser II's father was Polykarp Leyser the Elder[11]. Polykarp Leyser II's mother was Elisabeth Cranach[12].

What did Polykarp Leyser II do for work?

Polykarp Leyser II worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

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Class ancestry

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