Thomas Müntzer
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Thomas Müntzer was a radical German Reformation-era theologian and preacher known for his leading role in the German Peasants' War and his opposition to both Catholic and mainstream Protestant authorities.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Thomas Müntzer canonical | 11 |
| radical preacher Thomas Müntzer | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Thomas Müntzer Context triple: [University of Frankfurt (Oder), notableAlumnus, Thomas Müntzer]
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Ulrich von Hutten
Ulrich von Hutten was a German knight, humanist, and reformer known for his outspoken support of Martin Luther and his satirical attacks on the Catholic Church during the early Reformation.
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Huldrych Zwingli
Huldrych Zwingli was a leading Swiss Protestant Reformer whose theological ideas helped lay the groundwork for later Reformed traditions, including Calvinism.
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Michael Servetus
Michael Servetus was a 16th-century Spanish theologian, physician, and humanist whose anti-Trinitarian views led to his condemnation for heresy and execution in Calvinist Geneva.
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Martin Bucer
Martin Bucer was a leading 16th-century Protestant Reformer from Strasbourg known for his efforts to mediate between different branches of the Reformation and influence figures like John Calvin.
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Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a 16th-century German theologian and key figure of the Protestant Reformation whose teachings challenged Catholic doctrine and reshaped Western Christianity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Thomas Müntzer Target entity description: Thomas Müntzer was a radical German Reformation-era theologian and preacher known for his leading role in the German Peasants' War and his opposition to both Catholic and mainstream Protestant authorities.
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A.
Ulrich von Hutten
Ulrich von Hutten was a German knight, humanist, and reformer known for his outspoken support of Martin Luther and his satirical attacks on the Catholic Church during the early Reformation.
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B.
Huldrych Zwingli
Huldrych Zwingli was a leading Swiss Protestant Reformer whose theological ideas helped lay the groundwork for later Reformed traditions, including Calvinism.
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C.
Michael Servetus
Michael Servetus was a 16th-century Spanish theologian, physician, and humanist whose anti-Trinitarian views led to his condemnation for heresy and execution in Calvinist Geneva.
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D.
Martin Bucer
Martin Bucer was a leading 16th-century Protestant Reformer from Strasbourg known for his efforts to mediate between different branches of the Reformation and influence figures like John Calvin.
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E.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a 16th-century German theologian and key figure of the Protestant Reformation whose teachings challenged Catholic doctrine and reshaped Western Christianity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian preacher
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German person ⓘ Reformation-era theologian ⓘ human ⓘ radical reformer ⓘ theologian ⓘ |
| advocated |
communal ownership of property
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violent overthrow of unjust rulers ⓘ |
| causeOfDeath | beheading ⓘ |
| convictedOf | treason ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | Electorate of Saxony ⓘ |
| dateOfBirth | circa 1489 ⓘ |
| dateOfDeath | 27 May 1525 ⓘ |
| educatedAt |
University of Frankfurt (Oder)
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surface form:
University of Frankfurt an der Oder
University of Leipzig ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | German ⓘ |
| hasReligionView |
emphasis on direct revelation by the Holy Spirit
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rejection of purely scriptural authority without inner revelation ⓘ |
| influenced |
Anabaptist movements
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later revolutionary and socialist thought ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Martin Luther
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apocalyptic traditions ⓘ late medieval mysticism ⓘ |
| knownFor |
leading role in the German Peasants' War
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opposition to Catholic authorities ⓘ opposition to mainstream Protestant authorities ⓘ radical social and religious ideas ⓘ |
| mannerOfDeath | execution ⓘ |
| movement |
Reformation
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surface form:
Protestant Reformation
Radical Reformation ⓘ |
| name | Thomas Müntzer self-link ⓘ |
| notableWork |
Prague Manifesto
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Sermon to the Princes ⓘ |
| occupation |
preacher
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theologian ⓘ |
| opposedBy |
Catholic Church authorities
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Lutheran princes ⓘ Martin Luther ⓘ |
| participantIn |
Battle of Frankenhausen
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Peasants’ War ⓘ
surface form:
German Peasants' War
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| placeOfBirth | Stolberg ⓘ |
| placeOfDeath | Mühlhausen ⓘ |
| positionHeld |
pastor in Mühlhausen
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pastor in Zwickau ⓘ preacher in Allstedt ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| sexOrGender | male ⓘ |
| spokeLanguage |
German
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Latin ⓘ |
| theologicalOrientation |
apocalypticism
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mysticism ⓘ |
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Referenced by (12)
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