Hans Iversen Wandal
Hans Iversen Wandal (born August 20, 1579 in Ribe , † December 16, 1641 in Viborg ) was a Danish Lutheran theologian and bishop .
Life
After studying at the University of Copenhagen , Wandal traveled to Germany in 1601 to visit Wittenberg and other universities. After his return he became a tutor in 1602 and went on further trips abroad. He obtained his master's degree in Strasbourg . In 1613 he became a pastor in Odense .
In 1617 King Christian IV appointed him Bishop of Viborg. In 1620 he was promoted to Dr. theol. PhD. He advocated stronger church discipline. The theology professor and bishop Hans Wandal (1624–1675) was his son.
literature
- SM Gjellerup: Wandal, Hans Iversen . In: Carl Frederik Bricka (Ed.): Dansk biografisk Lexikon. Tillige omfattende Norge for Tidsrummet 1537-1814. 1st edition. tape 18 : Ubbe – Wimpffen . Gyldendalske Boghandels Forlag, Copenhagen 1904, p. 244-245 (Danish, runeberg.org ).
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wandal, Hans Iversen |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Danish Lutheran theologian and bishop |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 20, 1579 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ribe |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 16, 1641 |
| Place of death | Viborg |