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Florian Geyer von Giebelstadt (also spelled Geier; c. 1490 – 10 June 1525) was a German nobleman, diplomat, and knight. He became widely known for leading peasants during the German Peasants' War .
In March 1944, it was named after Florian Geyer (1490–1525), the Franconian nobleman who led the Black Company during the German Peasants' War. Veterans from the division formed the core of the 22nd SS Volunteer Cavalry Division Maria Theresia, following the latter's creation on 29 April 1944.
Feb 7, 2022 · The nobleman and knight Florian Geyer (l. c. 1490-1525), another admirer of Luther, joined Müntzer, the peasant leader Hans Müller (d. 1525), nobleman Wendel Hipler (d. 1526), and others in organizing a revolt against what they saw as unchristian and inequitable policies of the Church and nobility.
- Joshua J. Mark
- What caused the German Peasants' War?The German Peasants' War was caused by unfair taxes on the lowest class and the challenge to the status quo brought by Humanist philosophy, Martin...
- Who was Florian Geyer?Florian Geyer was a nobleman and knight who supported the vision of the Reformer Thomas Muntzer and led peasant troops against the nobility in the...
- Who was Thomas Muntzer?Thomas Muntzer was a Reformer and activist who led troops in the German Peasants' War. He was an early admirer of Luther who came to believe Luther...
- Was the German Peasants' War a class war?The German Peasants' War has been defined as a class war since the late 19th century when Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels defined it as such. Prior...
Florian Geyer (born around 1490 in Giebelstadt, Lower Franconia – 10 June 1525 in Gramschatz Forest near Würzburg), also known as " Florian Geier from Giebelstadt ", was a Franconian nobleman, diplomat and knight. He became famous for leading peasants during the German Peasants' War .
Florian Geyer. (c. 1490—1525) Quick Reference. (c.1490–1525), Franconian imperial knight. Born in Giebelstadt, near Würzburg, he was the third son of Dietrich Geyer. He belonged to one of the oldest lines of nobility in Franconia. After ... From: Geyer, Florian in The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation »
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Jun 25, 2020 · One of the leaders of the peasants revolt was Franconian nobleman, diplomat and knight Florian Geyer (born around 1490 in Giebelstadt, Lower Franconia – died 10 June 1525 in Gramschatz Forest near Würzburg).
Jun 30, 2023 · Formed in 1942 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer was soon deployed to the Eastern Front where Hitler’s ambition to conquer Russia was stalling badly.
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