Justus Jonas, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Justus Jonas

German Lutheran reformer

Date of Birth: 05-Jun-1493

Place of Birth: Nordhausen, Thuringia, Germany

Date of Death: 09-Oct-1555

Profession: writer, poet, jurist, historian, translator, theologian, university teacher

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Justus Jonas, the Elder (5 June 1493 – 9 October 1555), or simply Justus Jonas, was a German Lutheran theologian and reformer.
He was a Jurist, Professor and Hymn writer.
He is best known for his translations of the writings of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon.
He accompanied Martin Luther in his final moments.