Johannes Knolleisen
John Knollseisen (* 1450 in Olsztyn , † 1513 ) was the founder of a scholarship for poor students from Allenstein / East Prussia , which at the University in Leipzig studied.
Johannes Knolleisen was born in Allenstein, nothing is known about his parents or his youth. He was a master of theology in Leipzig and established his scholarship at the local university in 1512. Before that, Johannes Knolleisen was canon in Merseburg (1489). Knolleisen and Lucas David have made a contribution to the city of Allenstein through their scholarships by helping the young people of Allenstein to help them survive.
literature
- Franz Hipler: literary history of the diocese of Warmia. Peter, Leipzig 1873, p. 75.
- Leipzig contributions to university history. Issues 1–3. Karl Marx University, Leipzig 1987, p. 11.
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SURNAME | Knolleisen, Johannes |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German theologian, university professor, canon and builder of a foundation for students |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1450 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Allenstein |
DATE OF DEATH | 1513 |