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Also Known As Johann Schneider • Johann Sartor • Johann Schnitter
Born April 20, 1494 • Eisleben • Saxony
Died September 22, 1566 (aged 72) • Berlin • Germany
Notable Works Augsburg Interim
Subjects Of Study antinomianism
Role In Reformation

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