Johannes Knolleisen

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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.
personal data
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