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Nicolaus von Amsdorf

1483 – 1565

German theologian and Protestant reformer

Lutheran pastor Theologian University teacher

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Lived 1483 – 1565 (aged 81). Nicolaus von Amsdorf was a German lutheran pastor, theologian, university teacher, superintendent, bishop and protestant reformer.

Nicolaus von Amsdorf (Latin: Nicolaus Amsdorfius, 3 December 1483 – 14 May 1565) was a German Lutheran theologian and an early Protestant reformer. As bishop of Naumburg (1542–1546), he became the first Lutheran bishop in the Holy Roman Empire.

Biography He was born in Torgau, on the Elbe.

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Important facts

Born

3 December 1483, Torgau

Birth century

15th century

Died

14 May 1565, Eisenach

Occupation

Lutheran pastor, theologian, university teacher, superintendent, bishop, Protestant reformer

Nationality

Germany

Education

Leipzig University, Thomasschule zu Leipzig, University of Wittenberg

Positions held

Lutheran bishop

Employers

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, University of Wittenberg

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Nicolaus von Amsdorf's

Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada

Henry FitzAlan, 12th Earl of Arundel

1512 – 1580

Courtier

Iñigo López de Mendoza y Mendoza

1512 – 1580

Diplomat

Frequently asked questions

Who was Nicolaus von Amsdorf?

German theologian and Protestant reformer (1483-1565)

When was Nicolaus von Amsdorf born?

Nicolaus von Amsdorf was born on 3 December 1483 in Torgau.

When did Nicolaus von Amsdorf die?

Nicolaus von Amsdorf died on 14 May 1565 in Eisenach.

What was Nicolaus von Amsdorf's occupation?

Nicolaus von Amsdorf was a lutheran pastor, theologian, university teacher, superintendent, bishop and protestant reformer.

What nationality was Nicolaus von Amsdorf?

Nicolaus von Amsdorf was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nicolaus von Amsdorf

· Wikidata: Q63188

· DBpedia: Nicolaus von Amsdorf

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