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Born | Joachim von Watt 29 November 1484 St. Gallen, Abbey Principality of St. Gallen[1] |
Died | 6 April 1551 St. Gallen, Abbey Principality of St. Gallen | (aged 66)
Other names | Joachim Vadian |
Occupation(s) | Scholar, historian, editor |
Known for | Leading humanist scholar of the sixteenth century |
Joachim Vadian (29 November 1484 – 6 April 1551), born as Joachim von Watt, was a humanist, scholar, mayor and reformer in the free city of St. Gallen.