Alexander Gordon, 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, Volume 4… (1911)
“ Successful in resisting the peasant insurrection (1525) , his fortunes were affected by the Schmalkaldic War. From Hall, when taken by the imperial forces, he fled on his birthday in 1548. Protected by Duke Ulrich of Württemberg, he was appointed (January 1553) provost of the collegiate church of Stuttgart. As organizer of the reformation in Württemberg he did much fruitful work. ”
