Johann Heinrich Tonsor (14 March 1595 – 1 December 1649) was a German theologian.

Life

Johann Heinrich Tonsor was born as the son of the Lutheran pastor Jonas Tonsor and Justina Fabri (Faber) and grew up in Kirtorf and Alsfeld in what is now the Vogelsberg district.[1]

Career

After studying theology, philosophy and education at the University of Marburg, Tonsor became professor of physics in the city on the Lahn in 1620. In 1633 he received his doctorate in theology with a treatise entitled De baptismo. In 1628 he served as vice-rector and in 1648 as rector of the University of Marburg.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Biographie, Deutsche. "Tonsor, Johann Heinrich - Deutsche Biographie". www.deutsche-biographie.de (in German). Retrieved January 19, 2025.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Heinrich_Tonsor
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