Christoph von Scheurl

Christoph Scheurl or von Scheurl (11 November 1481 – 14 June 1542) was a German jurist, diplomat and humanist who became famous for arranging a humanistic friendship between Johann Eck and Martin Luther.

In 1507, with the support of Johann von Staupitz, he was elected Professor of Law at Wittenberg University, under the patronage of Frederick the Wise.

In 1519 he travelled to Aragon to represent Nuremberg in the formal congratulations to the newly crowned Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.

In 1522 he was an ambassador in the negotiations with Archduke Ferdinand regarding aiding the Turks in Vienna.

[2] He was among the first people to have Luther's 95 theses printed and distributed.