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title: Johann Tetzel
author: Unknown Artist
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16208/johann-tetzel/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2022-07-28
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# Johann Tetzel

_Authored by Unknown Artist_

## Image File

[![Johann Tetzel](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/16208.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/16208.png)

## Image Caption

An early 18th-century print showing [Johann Tetzel](https://www.worldhistory.org/Johann_Tetzel/) (l.c. 1465-1519), a Dominican Friar who became famous as one of the most effective indulgence salesmen in the Catholic church.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Artist, U. (2022, July 28). Johann Tetzel. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16208/johann-tetzel/>
### Chicago
Artist, Unknown. "Johann Tetzel." *World History Encyclopedia*, July 28, 2022. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16208/johann-tetzel/>.
### MLA
Artist, Unknown. "Johann Tetzel." *World History Encyclopedia*, 28 Jul 2022, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16208/johann-tetzel/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Johann-tetzel-1.jpg) by [**Unknown Artist**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Johann-tetzel-1.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 28 July 2022. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.