Thomas Naogeorgus (Thomas Kirchmeyer, Kirchmair, Neubauer; 21 December 1508 – 29 December 1563) was a Latin dramatist, humanist, Protestant theologian,
Protestant reformer, preacher and pamphleteer of the
German Renaissance.
Naogeorgus was born in
Straubing. His dramatic works were very influential in the German
Reformation. He was greatly influenced by
Martin Luther, but his teachings stand independent of Lutheranism, and the publication of his exegesis of
1 John was opposed by Luther and Melanchthon. He died, aged 55, in
Wiesloch.
Thomas Naogeorgus (Thomas Kirchmeyer, Kirchmair, Neubauer; 21 December 1508 – 29 December 1563) was a Latin dramatist, humanist, Protestant theologian,
Protestant reformer, preacher and pamphleteer of the
German Renaissance.
Naogeorgus was born in
Straubing. His dramatic works were very influential in the German
Reformation. He was greatly influenced by
Martin Luther, but his teachings stand independent of Lutheranism, and the publication of his exegesis of
1 John was opposed by Luther and Melanchthon. He died, aged 55, in
Wiesloch.