Johann von Breitenbach

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Johann von Breitenbach (often also Johannes ; * in the first half of the 15th century in Meißen ; † 1507 or 1509 in Leipzig ) was a German law scholar and university professor .

Life

Johann came from the von Breitenbach family . Where he received his first education is largely unknown. In 1465 he received the degree of Bachelor of Law from the University of Leipzig . In addition to Leipzig, the University of Perugia was one of his places of study. Probably in Leipzig he became a Doctor of Laws PhD . From 1476 on he worked as a consistorial assessor for the Meißen bishop Johann V. von Weißenbach , and he also held the position of bailiff von Stolpen .

Breitenbach probably got a job as a full professor of law at Leipzig University around 1479 . He was the successor to Johann von Eberhausen . He remained in this position at least until 1504. In 1484 he was also appointed judge at the Leipzig Higher Court . In his time he played a major role in Saxon legislation. He was seen as an opponent of celibacy , turned against the Pope's butter note and defended the Immaculate Conception .

Sometimes it is stated that Breitenbach was mayor in Leipzig.

Works (selection)

  • Corroboratio determinationis de immaculata conceptione virginis Mariae factae , Kachelofen, Leipzig 1490.
  • Tractatus de successionibus ab intestato , Boettiger, Leipzig 1494.
  • Additiones ad lecturam Ioannis Andreae super arbore consanguinitatis etc. , Leipzig 1502.

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SURNAME Breitenbach, Johann von
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Breitenbach, Johannes von
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German lawyer and university professor
DATE OF BIRTH 15th century
PLACE OF BIRTH Meissen
DATE OF DEATH 1507 or 1509
Place of death Leipzig