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Also known as Bucer Martin

Protestant reformer

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Martin Bucer (1491–1551) was a German theologian, writer, and university teacher who served as a Protestant reformer during the Reformation. Born in Sélestat, he was educated at Heidelberg University and worked in Strasbourg, Ulm, Augsburg, and Cambridge. He was affiliated with the Dominican Order and practiced Reformed Christianity. Bucer wrote in Latin and German, using pseudonyms such as Konrad Trewe von Friedensleben and Felinus Aretius. He was married to Wibrandis Rosenblatt and died in Cambridge.

His significant associates included John Calvin, Martin Luther, Ulrich von Hutten, and Willibald Pirckheimer. Bucer’s notable works include *Argumenta Buceri, pro et contra*, *Gesprechbiechlin neüw Karsthans*, and *De vitandis svperstitionibvs, qvae cvm sincera fidei confessione pvgnant*. He also authored *An ein christlich rath und gemeyn der stat Weissenburg summary seiner predig daselbst gethon* and *Certain briefe treatises written by diverse learned men concerning the ancient and moderne government of the church*.

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Person · Open Library

Born
11 November 1491
Died
28 February 1551
Works
193

Top works

  • Gulden brief des seer vermaerden theologi Martini Buceri, daer inne gheleert wordt, wat ketterye is, wie ketters zijn, ende hoe verre men met de verschillende, christelicke ghemeynschap behoort te houden ... ende nu ten dienst der Hollandtscher kercken, uyt het Latijn ... over-gheset ...door J. Wtenbogaert
  • Martini Bvceri Scripta Anglicana fere omnia
  • Argumenta Buceri, pro et contra
  • Gesprechbiechlin neüw Karsthans
  • De vitandis svperstitionibvs, qvae cvm sincera fidei confessione pvgnant

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1917-06-07
Active to
1995-12-25

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
1
Total plays
13

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Academic profile · OpenAlex

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Works
129
Cited by
2,560

Research areas

PhysicsMathematicsCondensed matter physicsStatistical physicsQuantum mechanics

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Key facts

Born
11 November 1491, Schlettstadt , Holy Roman Empire (now Sélestat , France)
Died
28 February 1551 (aged 59), Cambridge , England
Occupations
Pastor, theologian
Notable work
De Regno Christi
Era
Reformation
Language
German Latin
Tradition or movement
Calvinist
Notable ideas
Ecumenism

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Works in European collections

8 objects attributed to Martin Bucer, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

Martin Bucer (/ˈbuːsər/; Early German: Martin Butzer; 11 November 1491 – 28 February 1551) was a German Protestant reformer based in Strasbourg who influenced Lutheran and Anglican doctrines and practices as well as Reformed theology. Bucer was originally a member of the Dominican Order, but after meeting and being influenced by Martin Luther in 1518 he arranged for his monastic vows to be annulled. He then began to work for the Reformation, with the support of Franz von Sickingen.

Bucer's efforts to reform the church in Wissembourg resulted in his excommunication from the Catholic Church, and he was forced to flee to Strasbourg. There he joined a team of reformers which included Matthew Zell, Wolfgang Capito, and Caspar Hedio. He acted as a mediator between the two leading reformers, Martin Luther and Huldrych Zwingli, who differed on the doctrine of the Eucharist. Later, Bucer sought agreement on common articles of faith such as the Tetrapolitan Confession and the Wittenberg Concord, working closely with Philipp Melanchthon on the latter.

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