Froben Christoph of Zimmern
German author of the Zimmern Chronicle
Born
February 19th, 1519
506 years ago
Died
1566
459 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Published the Zimmern Chronicle, a significant historical work chronicling the events from the life of the author up to the year 1560. The chronicle offered insights into the politics and society of 16th-century Germany. The work serves as an important primary source for historians studying the period, detailing both personal and political narratives. Zimmern spent time in various courts and interacted with key figures of his era, which enriched the content of the chronicle.
Authored the Zimmern Chronicle
Chronicled events of 16th-century Germany
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