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Péter Bornemisza

1535 – 1584

Hungarian Protestant writer, preacher, and printer

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Lived 1535 – 1584 (aged 48–49). Péter Bornemisza was a Hungarian writer, preacher, religious writer, printer, protestant clergyman and superintendent.

Péter Bornemisza (c. 1535 – 1584) was a Hungarian Lutheran bishop of noble birth. His father was killed by the Turks around the time he was six years old. A scholar from England, at the University of Cracow, first interested him in Protestantism and later Philipp Melanchthon had a strong impact on him. He later preached and printed Protestant works in his native land. In addition to religious work he proved to be a significant playwright of works such as Magyar Elektra.

Hungarian composer György Kurtág's song cycle The Sayings of Péter Bornemisza (1963–1968) for soprano and piano incorporates brief texts from Bornemisza's sermons.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1584, Rohožník
Nationality
Education
Jagiellonian University
Positions held
Bishop
Also known as
Peter Bornemisza

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Péter Bornemisza?

Hungarian Protestant writer, preacher, and printer (1535–1584)

When was Péter Bornemisza born?

Péter Bornemisza was born on 22 February 1535 in Pest.

When did Péter Bornemisza die?

Péter Bornemisza died in 1584 in Rohožník.

What was Péter Bornemisza's occupation?

Péter Bornemisza was a writer, preacher, religious writer, printer, protestant clergyman and superintendent.

What nationality was Péter Bornemisza?

Péter Bornemisza was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Péter Bornemisza

· Wikidata: Q835071

· DBpedia: Péter Bornemisza

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