Arminius
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Hermann, 17? b.c.–a.d. 21, Germanic hero who defeated Roman army a.d. 9.
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Jacobus Jacob Harmensen, 1560–1609, Dutch Protestant theologian.
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Also: Hermann. ?17 bc –?21 ad , Germanic chieftain: organized a revolt against the Romans in 9 a.d
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Jacobus. (dʒəˈkəʊbəs), real name Jacob Harmensen. 1560–1609, Dutch Protestant theologian
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Like their rivals, Arminius and his followers summarized their positions in five points; hence the term Quinquarticular Controversy.
From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2021
The piece depicted Arminius, a German chieftain and Roman solider who was part of a famous battle in 9 A.D.
From Washington Times • Jul. 8, 2017
Bawden said the town wanted the piece to be historically accurate, but they couldn’t nail down what kind of armor or weapons Arminius would have used in the first century.
From Washington Times • Jul. 8, 2017
Ways of Worldly Wisdom, 1976-77, attempts to create a whole genealogy of German nationalism starting with Arminius, who in A.D.
From Time Magazine Archive
I have asked my friend Arminius, of Buda-Pesth University, to make his record; and, from all the means that are, he tell me of what he has been.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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