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Foundation of the Wittenberg University

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

On this day in 1502 – that is 510 years ago – the University of Wittenberg was founded. It is quite fitting – I think – that Dr. Ishmael Noko from the Lutheran World Federation  is addressing the Lutheran Church … Continue reading →

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Today in history

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The Church commemorates St. Gall (+645) – monk and missionary around lake Constance (Bodensee): http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallus_(Heiliger) Nearly a century later Lucas Cranach the Elder was artist and successful entrepreneur in Wittenberg. He died in 1553 and more about him here:  http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucas_Cranach_der_%C3%84ltere

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