Johannes Althusius: Biography, Facts and Career
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Johannes Althusius (1563 – August 12, 1638) was a German–Dutch jurist and Calvinist political philosopher. He is best known for his 1603 work Politica Methodice Digesta, Atque Exemplis Sacris et Profanis Illustrata which revised editions were published in 1610 and 1614. The ideas expressed therein relate to the early development of federalism in the 16th and 17th centuries and the construction of subsidiarity.
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- Full name: Johannes Althusius
- Born: 1557-01-01
- Nationality: Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q60389
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Who is Johannes Althusius?
Johannes Althusius (1563 – August 12, 1638) was a German–Dutch jurist and Calvinist political philosopher. He is best known for his 1603 work Politica Methodice Digesta, Atque Exemplis Sacris et Profanis Illustrata which revised editions were published in 1610 and 1614.
What nationality is Johannes Althusius?
Johannes Althusius is Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg.
When was Johannes Althusius born?
Johannes Althusius was born on 1557-01-01.
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