Philipp Melanchthon

1497 - 1560

country of citizenship: Germany

languages spoken, written or signed: Latin

educated at: Heidelberg University, University of Tübingen

occupation: astronomer, theologian, university teacher, astrologer, philosopher, classical philologist, Protestant reformer, writer

student of: Johann Reuchlin, Johannes Stöffler, Pallas Spangel

Philip Melanchthon (born Philipp Schwartzerdt; 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. He stands next to Luther and John Calvin as a reformer, theologian, and shaper of Protestantism. Source: Wikipedia (en)