Martin Bucer was a German Protestant reformer based in Strasbourg who influenced Lutheran, Calvinist, and Anglican doctrines and practices. Bucer was originally a member of the Dominican Order, but after meeting and being influenced by Martin Luther in 1518 he arranged for his monastic vows to be annulled. He then began to work for the Reformation, with the support of Franz von Sickingen.
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Franz von Sickingen was the protector and defender of Martin Bucer during his early years.
Matthew Zell was the first major reformer in Strasbourg and supported Bucer on his arrival in the city.
Bucer tried to mediate between Martin Luther (left) and Huldrych Zwingli (right) on doctrinal matters.
Strasbourg is the prefecture and largest city of the Grand Est region of eastern France. Located at the border with Germany in the historic region of Alsace, it is the prefecture of the Bas-Rhin department. It is the official seat of the European Parliament.
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