Caspar Schwenckfeld

Caspar Schwenckfeld (1490–1561) was a theologian, philosopher and mystic.

Also recorded as Caspar von Schwenckfeld.

Overview

Also worked under the name Rufus Sarmentarius, Kaspar Gryseneggerus and Kaspar Greysenecker.

Born at Osiek, Lubin County in 1490, died at Ulm in 1561.

In detail

Caspar Schwenckfeld studied at University of Frankfurt an der Oder and University of Cologne. the recorded working language is German and Latin.

The field of work recorded is theology, Protestant Reformation and mysticism. The authority associates the name with spiritualism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Frankfurt (Oder), Cologne and Legnica.

Sources

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    “Caspar Schwenckfeld”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q64137: Caspar Schwenckfeld

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