How old was Melchior Hoffman?

Melchior Hoffman died on 1543 at the age of 53.

Where was Melchior Hoffman born?

Melchior Hoffman was born in Schwäbisch Hall.

What is Melchior Hoffman's nationality?

Melchior Hoffman is a citizen of Germany.

What does Melchior Hoffman do?

Melchior Hoffman is known as furrier, theologian, Protestant reformer.

Melchior Hoffman

Anabaptist leader

Died aged 53Germany

Biography

Melchior Hoffman (or Hofmann c. 1495 – c. 1543) was a German Anabaptist, radical lay preacher and reformer in northern Europe. He began his career as an outspoken proponent of Lutheranism but evolved his own theological voice influenced by late medieval mysticism, Joachimite apocalypticism, and the Anabaptist movement. He is credited with introducing Anabaptism to the Low Countries.

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Quick answers about Melchior Hoffman

How old was Melchior Hoffman?: Melchior Hoffman died on 1543 at the age of 53.
Where was Melchior Hoffman born?: Melchior Hoffman was born in Schwäbisch Hall.
What is Melchior Hoffman's nationality?: Melchior Hoffman is a citizen of Germany.
What does Melchior Hoffman do?: Melchior Hoffman is known as furrier, theologian, Protestant reformer.

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