Albert Thrower
Albert Josef Benedikt Werfer (born September 27, 1815 in Neresheim , † September 21, 1885 in Ellwangen ) was a Catholic pastor and writer.
Franz Joseph Werfer's son studied Catholic theology in Tübingen and Munich. After primary school in Ellwangen in 1840 he held various spiritual positions and was pastor in Unteressendorf and Otterswang , among others .
Werfer published poems and prose writings, with particular attention to the catechetical works. The Catholic Theological Faculty of the University of Tübingen awarded him an honorary doctorate on July 2, 1877 .
literature
- Paul Beck : Werfer, Albert . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 42, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1897, pp. 8-10.
- Karl-Heinz Kleber: Werfer, Albert. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 13, Bautz, Herzberg 1998, ISBN 3-88309-072-7 , Sp. 832-835.
- Schwabenspiegel. Author Lexicon. Biberach 2006, p. 170f.
Web links
Wikisource: Albert Werfer - Sources and full texts
Commons : Albert Werfer - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
- Literature by and about Albert Werfer in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Thrower, Albert |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Werfer, Albert Josef Benedikt (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German pastor and author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 27, 1815 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Neresheim |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 21, 1885 |
| Place of death | Ellwangen |