Johannes Brüning
Johannes Brüning (born February 11, 1590 in Osnabrück , † September 27, 1648 in Alfeld (Leine) ) was a German Lutheran theologian, consistorial councilor and general superintendent of the general diocese of Alfeld .
Life
Brüning completed his studies in theology in Helmstedt and Wittenberg , which he completed with a master's degree.
After brief activities as rector in Lemgo and Bielefeld and as pastor in Vallstedt , he became superintendent of Lichtenberg and Steinbrück in 1617 . In 1624 he became the first pastor and general superintendent in Alfeld (Leine) . During the Thirty Years War he was expelled by the Catholics in 1630, but was able to return to office in 1631. After the restitution of the Hildesheim Monastery in 1643, he was appointed a member of the newly formed consistory in Hildesheim .
literature
- Philipp Meyer : The pastors of the regional churches of Hanover and Schaumburg-Lippes since the Reformation . 2 vol., Göttingen 1941/42, vol. 1, p. 11.
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| SURNAME | Brüning, Johannes |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German Lutheran theologian |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 11, 1590 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Osnabrück |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 27, 1648 |
| Place of death | Alfeld (leash) |