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John Ecker

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Johann Eck (German: Johann Eck, November 13, 1486 - February 10, 1543) was a European Catholic theologian during the Renaissance. He was fiercely opposed to Martin Luther. He devoted his life to defeating Protestantism and traveled between Rome and Germany.

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Media figures
Nationality
holy roman empire
Born
1486-11-13
Died
1543-02-13
Wikidata
Q60298
Occupations theologiantranslatoruniversity teachercurrent affairs commentatorpriestcatholic theologian
Aliases Johann MaierJohann Maier von EckJohannes EckJohn EckJohn Ecker

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