Johann Arndt
Johann Arndt was a writer, parson, independent publisher, court chaplain, superintendent and protestant theologian (1555–1621). He was born in Ballenstedt and died in Celle.
Also recorded as John Arndt
Johann Arndt

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- Born
- 1555 · Ballenstedt.
- Died
- 1621 · Celle.
- Nationality
- Anhalt-Bernburg
- Occupation
- writer · parson · independent publisher · court chaplain · superintendent · theologian
- Fields
- theology · administration and management of the church
- Education
- University of Helmstedt · University of Strasbourg · University of Basel
- Teachers
- Theodor Zwinger
- Languages
- German · Latin
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Johann Arndt studied at University of Helmstedt, University of Strasbourg and University of Basel. Training under Theodor Zwinger is recorded. The recorded working language is German and Latin. The field of work recorded is theology and administration and management of the church. Places of work recorded in the authority are Brunswick.
Johann Arndt is recorded with the occupation independent publisher. Recorded with the occupation Protestant theologian. Recorded with the occupation court chaplain. Recorded as writer, parson, independent publisher, court chaplain and superintendent.

Johann Arndt.
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1555
Johann Arndt was born on 27 December 1555.
1621
Johann Arndt died on 11 May 1621.
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Ballenstedt.
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Celle.
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q61359: Johann Arndt
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- “Johann Arndt”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- Gemeinsame Normdatei 126101442, Johann, Arndt.
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Gemeinsame Normdatei 126101442, Johann, Arndt.Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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The authorities additionally record the heading John Arndt. His recorded languages were German and Latin. His recorded confession was Lutheranism. Connected to 3 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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