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Heinrich Rantzau

Illustration — Rantzau Heinrich Rantzau or Ranzow (Ranzovius) (11 March 1526 – 31 December 1598) was a German humanist writer and statesman, a prolific astrologer and an associate of Tycho Brahe. He was son of Johan Rantzau. He was Governor of the Danish royal share in the Duchy of Holstein, a rich man and celebrated book collector.

Also recorded as Henrik von Rantzau-Rantzau und Breitenburg, gen. Cilicius Cimber

Heinrich Rantzau

Blick in das Innere der Rantzau-Kapelle an der Hamburger Straße in Bad Segeberg.

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Born
1526. · Steinburg.
Died
1598. · Schloss Breitenburg.
Nationality
Kingdom of Denmark.
Occupation
writer, poet lawyer, astrologer, humanist, military personnel, scientist and politician.
Honours
Knight of the Order of the Elephant.
Languages
Latin.

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Illustration — Rantzau Heinrich Rantzau or Ranzow (Ranzovius) (11 March 1526 – 31 December 1598) was a German humanist writer and statesman, a prolific astrologer and an associate of Tycho Brahe. He was son of Johan Rantzau. He was Governor of the Danish royal share in the Duchy of Holstein, a rich man and celebrated book collector.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Bibliography and scholarly literature
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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