Thomas Müntzer

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Thomas Müntzer born?Circa 1489
2. Where was Thomas Müntzer born?Stolberg, Holy Roman Empire (modern-day Germany)
3. When did Thomas Müntzer die?May 27, 1525 (executed by beheading)
4. What is the career?Theologian, preacher, revolutionary leader
5. Who was Thomas Müntzer?Thomas Müntzer was a German preacher born around 1489. He wanted to make the world fair for everyone and spoke loudly about justice.
6. What did Thomas Müntzer believe about God?He believed God spoke to him directly and gave him visions. He thought these messages told him to fight against unfair rulers.

Radical Reformation: A movement within the Protestant Reformation emphasizing more extreme changes in theology and church structure.
Divine Revelation: The belief that God directly communicates messages or truths to individuals.
German Peasants' War: A widespread, violent uprising in 1524-1525 by peasants and townspeople demanding economic and social reforms.
Egalitarianism: The belief that all people should have equal political, economic, social, and civil rights.