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It happened today: Matthias Flacius, Lutheran reformer, born.

Published: March 13, 2026 · Period: 2026-03-13

This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.

Matthias Flacius, a prominent Lutheran reformer and theologian, was born on March 13, 1520. He studied at the University of Basel, which was foundational to his academic journey, and is noted for his scholarly work on the Magdeburg Centuries and his strong theological positions during the Reformation. See wikipedia for more information.

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