Nathanael Chytraeus
German historian and theologian (1543-1599)
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Summary
Nathanael Chytraeus was born on January 1, 1543[1], in Menzingen[2]. He died on January 1, 1598[3], in Bremen[4]. He worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], poet[8], and humanist[9]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 15, 1543[11]
- Date of death: February 25, 1598[12], February 27, 1599[13]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[14], Holy Roman Empire[15]
- Occupation: classical philologist[16], playwright[17], Protestant theologian[18]
- Position held: rector[19]
- Educated at: University of Rostock[20], University of Tübingen[21]
- Award received: Poet's Crown[22]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family name: Chytraeus[25]
- Given name: Nathan[26], Nathanael[27]
- Work location: Rostock[28], Bremen[29]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[30], Poets Laureate in the Holy Roman Empire: a Bio-bibliographical Handbook[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[32]
- Sibling: David Chytraeus[33]
- Attested in: Mare Magnum (vol. 82)[34]
FAQs
Where was Nathanael Chytraeus born?
Nathanael Chytraeus was born in Menzingen[2].
Where did Nathanael Chytraeus die?
Nathanael Chytraeus died in Bremen[4].
What did Nathanael Chytraeus do for work?
Nathanael Chytraeus worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], poet[8], and humanist[9].
Where did Nathanael Chytraeus go to school?
Nathanael Chytraeus was educated at University of Rostock[20] and University of Tübingen[21].
What awards did Nathanael Chytraeus receive?
Honors received include Poet's Crown[22].