Philip Melanchthon
German Lutheran reformer and theologian (1497–1560) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Melanchthon" redirects here. For the Indian Lutheran priest, see G. D. Melanchthon. For other uses, see Melancthon (disambiguation).
Philip Melanchthon[lower-alpha 1] (born Philipp Schwartzerdt;[lower-alpha 2] 16 February 1497 – 19 April 1560) was a German Lutheran reformer, collaborator with Martin Luther, the first systematic theologian of the Protestant Reformation, an intellectual leader of the Lutheran Reformation, and influential designer of educational systems.
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Born | Philipp Schwartzerdt 16 February 1497 |
Died | 19 April 1560(1560-04-19) (aged 63) |
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Era | Reformation |
Language | German |
Tradition or movement | Lutheranism |
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He stands next to Luther and John Calvin as a reformer, theologian, and shaper of Protestantism.[1]