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Johann Burchard

Alsatian-born priest and chronicler
Years: 1450 - 1506

Johann Burchard, also spelled Johannes Burchart or Burkhart (c.1450–1506) is an Alsatian-born priest and chronicler during the Italian Renaissance.

He was born at Niederhaslach, now Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France.

Of humble origins, he is educated by the collegial chapter of St. Florent in Niederhaslach and eventually becomes secretary to the Bishop of Strasbourg.

Burchard is ordained a priest in 1476 and moves to Rome in 1481.