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Jakob Wimpfeling

Jakob Wimpfeling (1450–1528) was a German historian, university teacher and poet.

Overview

Also worked under the name Paulus Olearius Heidelbergensis and Paul Olearius.

Born at Sélestat in 1450, died at Sélestat in 1528.

In detail

Jakob Wimpfeling studied at Heidelberg University and University of Erfurt. training under Ludwig Dringenberg is recorded. the recorded working language is renaissance Latin and Middle High German.

The authority associates the name with German Renaissance.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Heidelberg, Speyer and Strasbourg. Employment is recorded with Heidelberg University. Positions recorded include dean. Membership is recorded of Sodalitas Literaria Argentinensis.

Works named in the authority record are Stylpho, Laudes ecclesiae Spirensis, Elegantiarum medulla, De conceptu et triplici Mariae Virginis gloriosissimae candore, Oratio quaerulosa contra invasores sacerdotum and Isidoneus germanicus.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jakob Wimpfeling”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q71848: Jakob Wimpfeling

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