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Matthias Tanner was a Czech Jesuit and writer, born at Pilsen in Bohemia, 28 February 1630; died at Prague, 8 February 1692.
Matthias Tanner entered the Society of Jesus in 1646. The greatest part of his life was spent at Prague, where he taught humanities, philosophy, theology, and Scripture, was made rector of the imperial university, and guided for six years the Bohemian province of his order.
Tanner frequently retold the stories of prominent Jesuits, hoping to inspire other members of his order to imitate them. He was also known for his extreme reverence while celebrating Mass; his biographer describes the sight attracting crowds to the altar.
He died in Prague on February 8, 1692.
Tanner wrote two Jesuit hagiographies:
His other works include:
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This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1630.
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Matthias Tanner". Catholic Encyclopedia . New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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