David Chytraeus, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Chytraeus

German historian and theologian

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1531

Place of Birth: Ingelfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Date of Death: 25-Jun-1600

Profession: historian, theologian, university teacher

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

David Chytraeus or Chyträus (26 February 1530 – 25 June 1600) was a German Lutheran theologian, reformer and historian.
He was a disciple of Melancthon. He was born at Ingelfingen.
His real surname was Kochhafe, which in Classical Greek is ??t?a, from where he derived the Latinized pseudonym "Chyträus". Chytraeus was professor of the University of Rostock and one of the co-authors of the Formula of Concord.
He is known for his work as the author of a Protestant catechism.
His original Latin text was published in 1554, then reprinted in 1599.
Now it has been translated for the first time in German.
It has been published, together with editorial notes and commentary by Michael.He is the author of a treatise on music, De Musica.Chytraeus died in Rostock, aged 70.