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Luther, Martin

Martin Luther (1483-1546): A prominent figure of the Protestant Reformation. Born in Saxony, Germany, Luther was an Augustinian monk and theologian who challenged the authority of the Catholic Church. His 95 Theses Related Posts:Belmonte: A Cautionary Tale from the French Wars of Religion20+ German Photographers Who Redefined Artistic ExpressionMythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…Monks

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Cauchon, Bishop of Beauvais

Cauchon (Pierre) was an intrusive bishop of Beauvais during the fifteenth century. Notably, he pursued Jeanne d’Arc as a witch, leading to her trial and execution by burning at Rouen. After his death, Pope Callixtus III excommunicated him, and his body was desecrated and thrown into the streets. The name Cauchon” later became associated with … Read more