Paul Luther
Paul Luther | |
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Luther, contemporary wood engraving | |
| Born | 19 November 1533 Wittenberg, Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 8 March 1593 (aged 60) Leipzig, Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire |
| Alma mater | University of Wittenberg |
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| Spouse | Anna Warbeck |
| Children | 6 |
| Parents | |
| Family | Luther |
Paul Luther (19 November 1533 – 8 March 1593) was a German physician, medical chemist, and alchemist. He was the third son of the German Protestant Reformer Martin Luther and was successively physician to John Frederick II, Duke of Saxony; Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg; Augustus, Elector of Saxony and his successor Christian I, Elector of Saxony. He taught alchemy to Anne of Denmark.