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Beda Mayr

1742 – 1794

German philosopher and poet

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About Beda Mayr

Lived 1742 – 1794 (aged 52). Beda Mayr was a German writer, librarian and catholic theologian.

Beda Mayr (15 January 1742 – 28 April 1794) was a Bavarian Benedictine philosopher, apologist, and poet.

He was the author of A Defense of the Catholic Religion, which was placed on the Index Librorum Prohibitorum

Works

A Defence of the Catholic Religion. The Existence, Necessity, and Limits of the Infallible Church. Translated and introduced by Ulrich L. Lehner Washington, DC: Catholic University of America Press, 2023,

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Beda Mayr?

German philosopher and poet

When was Beda Mayr born?

Beda Mayr was born on 15 January 1742 in Dasing.

When did Beda Mayr die?

Beda Mayr died on 28 April 1794 in Donauwörth.

What was Beda Mayr's occupation?

Beda Mayr was a writer, librarian and catholic theologian.

What nationality was Beda Mayr?

Beda Mayr was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Beda Mayr

· Wikidata: Q813789

· DBpedia: Beda Mayr

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