THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Beatus Rhenanus
German humanist, religious reformer, classical scholar and book collector (1485–1547)
Beatus Rhenanus was born on August 31, 1485 in Sélestat and died on July 30, 1547, aged 61.
Born
August 31, 1485
Beatus Rhenanus died aged 61.
Died: July 30, 1547
Source:
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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Sélestat
- Professions
- jurist, humanist, publisher, philologist, historian, philosopher, classical philologist
- Citizenship
- Holy Roman Empire
More about Beatus Rhenanus
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
- Birth name
- Beat Bild
- Pseudonyms
- Licentius Evangelus
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Questions people ask
How old was Beatus Rhenanus when they died?
Beatus Rhenanus died aged 61.
When is Beatus Rhenanus’s birthday?
Beatus Rhenanus’s recorded birthday is August 31.
Where was Beatus Rhenanus born?
Beatus Rhenanus was born in Sélestat.
What was Beatus Rhenanus’s name at birth?
Beatus Rhenanus’s recorded birth name is Beat Bild.
When did Beatus Rhenanus die?
Beatus Rhenanus died on July 30, 1547.