Jurists in Leipzig

The atlas holds 3 people and 11 moments here, from 1519 to 1768. The most recorded lives are Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Martin Luther and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Notable people

1. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

   from 1646 to 1709

   6 moments here

   German polymath, philosopher, mathematician, jurist, diplomat, court councillor, historian, and librarian.…

2. Martin Luther

   from 1519 to 1545

   3 moments here

   German Augustinian friar, priest, theologian, professor, translator, and leading figure of the Protestant Reformation.…

3. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

   from 1765 to 1768

   2 moments here

   German poet, dramatist, novelist, scientist, theatre director, and statesman. Born in Frankfurt, Goethe studied in Leipzig and Strasbourg, practiced…

Moments

1. 1519 Debates Johann Eck in Leipzig Martin Luther
2. 1539 Preaches for Leipzig's Reformation Martin Luther
3. 1545 Inaugurates Leipzig's university church Martin Luther
4. 1646 Birth in Leipzig Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
5. 1653 Nikolaischule pupil Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
6. 1661 Begins university studies Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
7. 1663 Returns to Leipzig Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
8. 1666 Leaves Leipzig Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
9. 1709 Short return to Leipzig Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
10. 1765 Takes lodgings as a Leipzig student Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
11. 1768 Leaves Leipzig after illness Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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