Polykarp Leyser II

German theologian (1586-1633)
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Polykarp Leyser II

Summary

Polykarp Leyser II is a human[1]. He was born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2]. He was born on +1586-11-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on +1633-01-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2], Polykarp Leyser II…
  • Polykarp Leyser II died in Leipzig[4].
  • Polykarp Leyser II was born on +1586-11-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Polykarp Leyser II was born on +1586-01-01T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Polykarp Leyser II died on +1633-01-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Polykarp Leyser II died on +1633-01-01T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's father was Polykarp Leyser the Elder[10].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's mother was Elisabeth Cranach[11].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser II was Christian Lyser[12].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser II was Lucas Lyser[13].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser II was Michael Lyser[14].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser II was Johann Leyser[15].
  • A child of Polykarp Leyser II was Friedrich Wilhelm Leyser[16].
  • Polykarp Leyser II held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • 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[18].
  • Polykarp Leyser II was employed by University of Wittenberg[19].
  • A notable student of Polykarp Leyser II was Johann Georg Dorsche[20].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's image is recorded as Polycarp Leyser II.JPG[22].
  • Polykarp Leyser II is recorded as male[23].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's ISNI is recorded as 0000000121205767[25].
  • Polykarp Leyser II's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 10611585[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2], Polykarp Leyser II… Recorded date of birth include +1586-11-20T00:00:00Z[3] and +1586-01-01T00:00:00Z[8]. His father was Polykarp Leyser the Elder[10]. His mother was Elisabeth Cranach[11].

Education

Studied under Aegidius Hunnius[27], a theologian[28], 1550–1603[29], of Germany[30]; Georg Mylius[31], a theologian[32], 1548–1607[33], of Germany[34]; Salomon Gesner[35], a theologian[36], 1559–1605[37], of Germany[38], specialised in theology[39]; David Runge[40], a theologian[41], 1564–1604[42], of Germany[43]; Leonhard Hutter[44], a university teacher[45], 1563–1616[46], of Holy Roman Empire[47]; and Heinrich Velsten[48], a philosopher[49], 1580–1611[50], of Germany[51].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Leipzig University[18], a public university[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1409[54], headquartered in Leipzig[55] and University of Wittenberg[19], a university[56], in Holy Roman Empire[57], founded in 1502[58], headquartered in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[59]. A notable student of Polykarp Leyser II was Johann Georg Dorsche[20].

Personal Life

Children include Christian Lyser[12], a theologian[60], 1624–1671[61], of Germany[62]; Lucas Lyser[13], a jurist[63], 1620–1672[64]; Michael Lyser[14], an anatomist[65], 1626–1659[66], of Germany[67]; Johann Leyser[15], a military chaplain[68], 1631–1684[69], of Holy Roman Empire[70]; and Friedrich Wilhelm Leyser[16], a theologian[71], 1622–1691[72], of Germany[73]. Polykarp Leyser II's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1633-01-15T00:00:00Z[5] and +1633-01-01T00:00:00Z[9]. Polykarp Leyser II died in Leipzig[4].

FAQs

Where was Polykarp Leyser II born?

Born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2], Polykarp Leyser II…

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[10]. Polykarp Leyser II's mother was Elisabeth Cranach[11].

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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