Johann Reuchlin
Johann Reuchlin (German: [ˈjoːhan ˈʁɔʏçlɪn]; 29 January 1455 – 30 June 1522), sometimes called Johannes, was a German Catholic humanist and a scholar of Greek and Hebrew, whose work also took him to modern-day Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and France. Most of Reuchlin's career centered on advancing German knowledge of Greek and Hebrew.
Johann Reuchlin | |
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Johann Reuchlin, woodcut depiction from 1516 | |
| Born | 29 January 1455 |
| Died | 30 June 1522 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | University of Freiburg University of Orléans University of Poitiers |
| Era | Western philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| School | Renaissance humanism |
| Institutions | University of Ingolstadt |
Main interests | Ancient Greek, Hebrew, law, Christian mysticism |
Notable ideas | Christian Kabbalah Reuchlinian pronunciation |
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