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
https://w3id.org/haf/person/510364817889
LC name
Geiler von Kaysersberg, Johann, 1445-1510
HMML name
Geiler von Kaysersberg, Johann, 1445-1510
Library of Congress
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85283553
VIAF
https://viaf.org/viaf/89617170

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
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Occupations
Fields of activity
Honorary titles
Rector
Languages

Affiliations

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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

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