Geiler von Kaysersberg, Johann, 1445-1510
Renowned preacher at the Strassburg cathedral; he studied theology in Freiburg im Breisgau and Basel before accepting a teaching position in Freiburg im Breisgau, where he was elected rector (1476-1477), before giving up his teaching to concentrate on preaching.
- HMML ID
- 510364817889
- PURL
- LC name
- Geiler von Kaysersberg, Johann, 1445-1510
- HMML name
- Geiler von Kaysersberg, Johann, 1445-1510
- Library of Congress
- VIAF
Variants
- Gayler von Kaysersperg, Iohannes
- Gayler von Kaysersperg, Johan
- Gayler von Kaysersperg, Johannes
- Geiler of Keisersberg, John
- Geiler von Kaisersberg, Johann
- Geiler von Kaysersberg, Johannes
- Geiler von Keisersperg, Johan
- Kaysersberg, Johann Geiler von
- Kaysersperg, Johannes Gayler von
- Von Kaysersberg, Johann Geiler
Name elements
- Given names
- Johann
- Family names
- Geiler
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1445-03-16
- Death date
- 1510-03-10
- Centuries
- 15th century CE ● 16th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Place born
- Place died
- Associated countries
- Occupations
- Fields of activity
- Honorary titles
- Rector
- Languages
Affiliations
- Graduate of
- Employer
Personal relationships
- Friends
General notes
- Citations
- "Geiler, genannt von Kaysersberg, Johannes," Deutsche Biographie, accessed March 14, 2023, https://www.deutsche-biographie.de/sfz20204.html#ndbcontent.
- Citations
- 48819 (Stiftsbibliothek Einsiedeln, Cod. 1125 (Msc. 1190)), Hill Museum & Manuscript Library.
Preferred citation
"Geiler von Kaysersberg, Johann, 1445-1510." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified February 14, 2025. https://w3id.org/haf/person/510364817889
Change notes
- Date added
- 2023-03-14
- Last edited
- 2025-02-14