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atheism
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q95717 · wikidata
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Matthias Knutzen
1646-01-01 – 1674-01-01
Life & Legacy
Matthias Knutzen (also Knuzen, Knutsen; 1646 – after 1674) was a German critic of religion and the author of three atheistic pamphlets. In modern Western history, he is the first self-professed atheist known by name. Knutzen was called "The only person on record who openly professed and taught atheism" in the 1789 Student's Pocket Dictionary by Thomas Mortimer.
Occupation & Career
philosopher, writer, theologian, teacher, preacher
Faith & Community
atheism
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atheism
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- Wikidata population candidate Q95717 — wikidata View source
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