Lucas Maius

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Lucas Maius

Religious Studies

#5638

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Theology

#4513

Historical Rank

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• Religious Studies

Why Is Lucas Maius Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Lucas Maius was a German Protestant pastor who converted from Lutheranism to Calvinism, and playwright during the Protestant Reformation. Life Lucas Maius was born in Römhild in 1522, to mill owner Michael May and his wife, Martha Dörrer. In his early years, he moved with his parents to Hildburghausen, as his father took part in the German Peasants' War. There, he attended school in the winters, helping with the farmwork in the summer months. He learned a simple job as tailor. In 1548, he completed his studies at the University of Wittenberg, where he had attended lectures by Philipp Melanchthon. In 1549, he traveled to Silesia, Prussia, Poland, Denmark and Holland.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Lucas Maius?

Lucas Maius is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Tübingen
• University of Jena