Births on January 17

George Spalatin

Born on January 17, 1484

George Spalatin, German priest and reformer (d. 1545)

Georg(e) Spalatin (German: [ˈʃpaːlatiːn]) was the pseudonym taken by Georg Burkhardt (German: [ˈɡeːɔʁk ˈbʊʁkhaʁt]; 17 January 1484 – 16 January 1545), a German humanist, theologian, reformer, secretary of the Saxon Elector Frederick the Wise, as well as an important figure in the history of the Reformation.

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Events on 1484

2 Mar

Royal Charter
The College of Arms is formally incorporated by Royal Charter signed by King Richard III of England.
5 Dec

Summis desiderantes affectibus
Pope Innocent VIII issues the Summis desiderantes affectibus, a papal bull that deputizes Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger as inquisitors to root out alleged witchcraft in Germany.