Polykarp Leyser II
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Polykarp Leyser II was a German Lutheran theologian and superintendent in Leipzig
. His father Polykarp Leyser the Elder
, his grandson Polykarp Leyser III
and his great-grandson Polykarp Leyser IV
were all also theologians. His mother was Elisabeth, daughter of the painter Lucas Cranach the Younger
.
Leipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
. His father Polykarp Leyser the Elder
Polykarp Leyser the Elder
Polykarp Leyser the Elder or Polykarp Leyser I was a Lutheran theologian, superintendent of Braunschweig, superintendent-general of the Saxon church-circle, professor of theology at the University of Wittenberg and chief court-preacher and consistorial-councillor of Saxony...
, his grandson Polykarp Leyser III
Polykarp Leyser III
Polykarp Leyser III. was a German Lutheran theologian, superintendent, chaplain and orientalist.-Family:...
and his great-grandson Polykarp Leyser IV
Polykarp Leyser IV
Polykarp Leyser IV was a German Lutheran theologian, philosopher, physician, lawyer and historian. He was the son of Polykarp Leyser III, the great-grandson of Polykarp Leyser II and the great-great grandson of Polykarp Leyser the Elder, all also theologians.-External links:**ADB entry...
were all also theologians. His mother was Elisabeth, daughter of the painter Lucas Cranach the Younger
Lucas Cranach the Younger
Lucas Cranach the Younger was a German Renaissance artist, known for his woodcuts and paintings.He was the youngest son of Lucas Cranach the Elder and Barbara Brengebier, and began his career as an apprentice in his father's workshop alongside his brother Hans. Henceforth, his own reputation and...
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