Johann Conrad von Wernau
Johann Conrad von Wernau (* around 1533; † 1553 in Tübingen ) was a Württemberg knight and student.
Life
Johann Conrad von Wernau was a knight belonging to the von Wernau family , who were mentioned several times from the 14th century onwards because they appeared in the entourage of the Württemberg counts and dukes. In April 1552 he enrolled at the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen .
Tomb
His tomb attributed to Joseph Schmid's workshop, which is still preserved in the collegiate church in Tübingen , shows the deceased in an ambiguous representation of the person standing and lying down. He stands on a lion as a symbol of strength or as an indication of eternal life, but the pillow under his head gives the impression of lying down. A battle hammer in his left hand, a dagger and a sword distinguish him as a knight. In his right hand he holds a roll of parchment with his coat of arms, under his right arm is the Bible or a scientific book, which presumably represents his scientific possession. The objects make it clear that he not only belonged to the nobility, but was an educated young man.,
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Stefanie A. Knöll: The grave monuments of the collegiate church in Tübingen. Contributions to the history of Tübingen, published by the University City of Tübingen, Kulturamt, Volume 13, Konrad Theiss Verlag, Stuttgart, 2007. ISBN 9783806219159 . Page 32f.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Johann Conrad von Wernau |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Johann Conrad von Werndau |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German knight and student at Tübingen |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1533 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1553 |
| Place of death | Tübingen |