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Philipp Melanchthon
Philipp Melanchthon was born on February 25, 1497 in Bretten, Germany and died on April 29, 1560, aged 63.
Born
February 25, 1497
Philipp Melanchthon died aged 63.
Died: April 29, 1560
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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Bretten, Germany
- Professions
- university teacher, astronomer, hellenist, classical philologist, theologian, philosopher, humanist, Protestant theologian, philologist, astrologer, writer, Protestant reformer
- Citizenship
- Germany
More about Philipp Melanchthon
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Birth name
- Philipp Schwartzerdt
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Questions people ask
How old was Philipp Melanchthon when they died?
Philipp Melanchthon died aged 63.
When is Philipp Melanchthon’s birthday?
Philipp Melanchthon’s recorded birthday is February 25.
Where was Philipp Melanchthon born?
Philipp Melanchthon was born in Bretten, Germany.
What was Philipp Melanchthon’s name at birth?
Philipp Melanchthon’s recorded birth name is Philipp Schwartzerdt.
When did Philipp Melanchthon die?
Philipp Melanchthon died on April 29, 1560.