Definitions for "Gottschalk"
(c 805-869) theologian who first taught double predestination.
Gottschalk (Gotteschalchus) (c. 808 - October 30, 867?), German theologian, was born near Mainz, and was given to the monastic life (oblatus) from infancy by his parents. His father was a Saxon, Count Bern.
Gottschalk, Prince of Vends, (Latin Godescalcus) (d. June 7, 1066), son of Udo, Prince of the Abrodites, established a Slavic kingdom on Elbe in North-East Germany. The kingdom was destroyed by Bernard II, Duke of Saxony and land given to Ratibor.