Justus Jonas

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Justus Jonas
Born	(1493-06-05)5 June 1493
Died	5 October 1555(1555-10-05) (aged 62)
Nationality	German
Education	University of Erfurt
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Justus Jonas, the Elder (5 June 1493 – 9 October 1555), or simply Justus Jonas, was a German Lutheran theologian and reformer. He was a Jurist, Professor and Hymn writer. He is best known for his translations of the writings of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon.^[1] He accompanied Martin Luther in his final moments.