Martin Bucer
Protestant reformer · Germany · On the map · Academics · Lived 1491 to 1551 · aged 59 · Born 535 years ago today
Martin Bucer was a German Protestant reformer based in Strasbourg who influenced Lutheran and Anglican doctrines and practices as well as Reformed theology.
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Franz von Sickingen was the protector and defender of Martin Bucer during his early years.
Matthew Zell was the first major reformer in Strasbourg and supported Bucer on his arrival in the city.
Bucer tried to mediate between Martin Luther (left) and Huldrych Zwingli (right) on doctrinal matters.
Boissard, Jean-Jacques, "Martin Bucer", Icones quinquaginta vivorum (portrait) (in Latin)
The Church of the Penitent Magdalens' steeple behind timber-framed houses extant since the time of Martin Bucer
Philipp Melanchthon worked closely with Bucer on many theological documents to advance the reformed cause.
Charles V attempted to win back Protestant princes through a series of colloquies and imperial diets. When reconciliation failed, he sought to suppress Protestant resistance in the Schmalkaldic War.About this person
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.
