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Nicolaus von Amsdorf (Latin: Nicolaus Amsdorfius, 3 December 1483 – 14 May 1565) was a German Lutheran theologian and an early Protestant reformer. As bishop of Naumburg (1542–1546), he became the first Lutheran bishop in the Holy Roman Empire .
Nikolaus von Amsdorf (born December 3, 1483, Torgau, Saxony [Germany]—died May 14, 1565, Eisenach) was a Protestant Reformer and major supporter of Martin Luther.
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Nicolaus von Amsdorf; Date of birth: 3 December 1483 Torgau: Date of death: 14 May 1565 Eisenach: Country of citizenship: Germany; Educated at: Leipzig University ...
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Luther’s faithful friend and defender, Nikolaus von Amsdorf was instrumental in turning Magdeburg into a bastion for Lutheranism. He was involved in many theological controversies, sometimes edging toward theological extremes in his passion for defending Luther’s teachings.
Jan 13, 2021 · Amsdorf, who was a nobleman, was born three weeks after Luther and outlived the reformer by almost two decades. He is credited in part with saving Luther’s Reformation legacy. The first chapter tells the story of Amsdorf’s life as student, as professor, and later as church superintendent and bishop.