Philipp Melanchthon

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1. 1511–1514Tübingen · WürttembergMelanchthon studied classical philology and philosophy at the University of Tübingen, earning a bachelor's degree in 1512 and a master's in 1514, displaying exceptional academic talent that laid the foundation for his later theological writings.
2. 1514–1518Heidelberg · PalatinateMelanchthon taught Greek at the University of Heidelberg and published works on rhetoric and philosophy, emerging in German humanist circles and drawing Luther's attention.
3. 1518–1520Wittenberg · SaxonyRecommended by Luther, Melanchthon became professor of Greek at Wittenberg and quickly turned to theological writing; from 1519 he worked closely with Luther, taking part in reform controversies and academic institution-building, becoming a core member of the Wittenberg school.