Updated Feb 20, 2026
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(Wednesday)
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Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew, German, Latin
Spouse
Katharina Falck (1522)
Children
1 child: Justus Jonas der Jüngere
Parents
Jonas Koch
Education
University of Erfurt
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♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Justus Jonas: German Lutheran reformer.
Born in Nordhausen (died at age 62).
Studied at University of Erfurt.
Biography
Justus Jonas, the Elder, 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.
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Justus Jonas was born in Nordhausen.
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