Sebastian Brant
German humanist and satirist
1458 — 1521
Quick Facts
Profession
German humanist and satirist
Born
January 1, 1458
Died
1521 (age ~63)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, lyricist
GermanyBorn in StrasbourgDied in Strasbourg
1458
Born in Strasbourg (1458-01-01)
1521
Died in Strasbourg
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Sebastian Brant was a German humanist and satirist. He is best known for his satire Das Narrenschiff.
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Who is Sebastian Brant?+
Sebastian Brant was a German humanist and satirist. He is best known for his satire Das Narrenschiff.
What does the name Sebastian mean?+
The name Sebastian means "A male given name from Latin or Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Sebastiānus, name of an early Christian saint, from ancient city of Sebaste in Asia Minor (modern Sivas, Turkey), from august, venerable, exalted, itself a translation of the Roman title Augustus.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Sebastian Brant born?+
Sebastian Brant was born on January 1, 1458.
When did Sebastian Brant die?+
Sebastian Brant died in 1521, at approximately 63 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin or Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Sebastiānus, name of an early Christian saint, from ancient city of Sebaste in Asia Minor (modern Sivas, Turkey), from august, venerable, exalted, itself a translation of the Roman title Augustus.
The name Sebastian is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin or Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Sebastiānus, name of an early Christian saint, from ancient city of Sebaste in Asia Minor (modern Sivas, Turkey), from august, venerable, exalted, itself a translation of the Roman title Augustus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sebastian — January 1, 1458
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Legend.
— anon
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