Oswald Myconius
Swiss theologian and church reformer
Born
1488
538 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Switzerland
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A Swiss theologian and reformer, played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland. Acted as a pastor in Zurich and influenced religious practices in the region through theological writings. Collaborated with other reformers, including Ulrich Zwingli, to promote Reformed theology. Engaged in controversies surrounding religious practices and church governance. Established a legacy in the ecclesiastical landscape of Reformation-era Switzerland.
Contributed to the development of Reformed theology
Collaborated with Ulrich Zwingli
Served as a pastor in Zurich
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