Johann Pistorius the Elder
German theologian
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| Intro | German theologian | |
| Places | Germany | |
| is | Religious scholar Theologian | |
| Work field | Religion | |
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| Birth | Nidda | |
| Death | 25 January 1583Nidda |
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Johann Pistorius (January 1504, Nidda, Hesse – 25 January 1583, Nidda) was a German Protestant minister. From 1541 he was the Superintendent at the church in Nidda in Hesse.
Along with Philipp Melanchthon and Martin Bucer, Pistorius was appointed by Charles V to represent the Protestants at the Diet of Regensburg in 1541. He also participated in the Colloquy of Worms in 1557.
Pistorius was the father of Johann Pistorius (the Younger).