University of Mainz [SEP] named after
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz () is a public research university in Mainz, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, named after the printer Johannes Gutenberg. With approximately 36,500 students (2014) in about 150 schools and clinics, it is among the ten largest universities in Germany. Starting on 1 January 2005 the university was reorganized into 11 faculties of study.
The university is a member of the German U15, a coalition of fifteen major research-intensive and leading medical universities in Germany. The Johannes Gutenberg
Maternus Pistor
Maternus Pistor (1470–1534) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz (1534).
Biography.
Maternus Pistorr was born in Ingweiler, Germany in 1470. On 19 Jan 1534, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VII as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz and Titular Bishop of "Ascalon". He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz until his death on 5 Sep 1534.
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