University of Wittenberg

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University of Wittenberg

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Forced to close by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.

Founding Date:
1502

STUDENTS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Erasmus Alberus Religion c. 1500 1553 German humanist, supporter of Luther

Anton Wilhelm Amo Philosopher 1703 1784 First European-educated African philosopher

Nikolaus von Amsdorf Religion 3-Dec-1483 14-May-1565 German Protestant reformer

Pierre Belon Naturalist 1517 Apr-1564 L'histoire de la nature des oyseaux

Tycho Brahe Astronomer 14-Dec-1546 24-Oct-1601 Copper-nosed Danish astronomer

Martin Luther Religion 10-Nov-1483 18-Feb-1546 Created Protestant movement

William Tyndale Religion 1492 6-Oct-1536 Bible translator, burnt at the stake

TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Nikolaus von Amsdorf Religion 3-Dec-1483 14-May-1565 German Protestant reformer

Giordano Bruno Scientist 1548 17-Feb-1600 Heretic cosmologist

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