At some time during their
lives, the following people have publicly identified themselves as Christian.
Inclusion in this list does not indicate approval or disapproval of the
person, of their orthodoxy or lack of it, or of their actions. Some of those listed may surprise you.
Readers are encouraged to suggest
persons who should be included on this list. This is a recurring segment in this blog.
Elizabeth Cranach: Daughter
of Augustin Cranach (d. 1595), a German painter. Elizabeth married Polykarp Leyser the Elder.
Polykarp Leyser the Elder:
(b. 1552, Germany – d. 1610) Lutheran theologian and university professor.
Polykarp Leyser II: (b.
1586, Germany – d. 1633) Lutheran theologian and university professor. Son of Polykarp Leyser the Elder.
Polykarp Leyser III: (b.
1656, Germany – d. 1725) Lutheran theologian, orientalist, and university
professor. Grandson of Polykarp Leyser the Elder and a nephew of Polykarp
Leyser II.
Polykarp Leyser IV: (b.
1690, Germany – d. 1728) Lutheran theologian, physician, lawyer, historian, and
university professor. Son of Polykarp
Leyser III.
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