Peter Werenfels

Peter Werenfels
Born (1627-05-20)May 20, 1627
Basel, Switzerland
Died May 23, 1703(1703-05-23) (aged 76)
Münster, Germany
Nationality Swiss
Education University of Basel[1]
Occupation Professor, antistes
Spouse(s) Margaretha Grynaeus[2]
Children Samuel Werenfels

Theological work

Tradition or movement Reformed, Calvinist

Peter Werenfels (May 20, 1627 – May 23, 1703) was a Swiss theologian, professor at the University of Basel and antistes of the Basel church.[1][3] He served as the doctoral advisor of prominent mathematician Jacob Bernoulli.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Raupp, Werner (November 11, 2014). "Werenfels, Peter" (in German). Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  2. "WFCf" (PDF) (in German). Stroux.org. July 18, 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  3. "Werenfels, Peter" (in German). Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  4. "Peter Werenfels". Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved 29 January 2016.


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