Sebastian Franck

Sebastian Franck (1499–1543) was a German translator, writer and theologian.

Overview

Also worked under the name Augustinus Eleutherius and Friedrich Wernstreit.

Born at Donauwörth in 1499, died at Basel in 1543.

In detail

Sebastian Franck studied at Heidelberg University and University of Ingolstadt. the recorded working language is German.

The authority associates the name with German Renaissance and spiritualism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Ulm and Basel.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Sebastian Franck”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q63170: Sebastian Franck

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