Andreas Ingolstetter

Andreas Ingolstetter , also Andreas Ingolstätter , (born October 9 or April 19, 1633 in Nuremberg ; † June 7, 1711 there ) was a German merchant and hymn poet .

Live and act

Andreas Ingolstetter was born in Nuremberg on October 9 or April 19, 1633. Because he distinguished himself as a good businessman, he later acted as market manager in Nuremberg. In doing so, he created so much influence and reputation for himself that he was appointed to the Princely Württemberg Council. In addition to his activity as a businessman, he was also interested in science and poetry; so he spoke many languages ​​besides Latin. In addition, he dealt with mathematics and astronomy in private . In 1672 he joined the Pegnese Flower Order with the name Poliander . In 1674 he received the poet's crown from Sigmund von Birken , and in that year his first wife Helene joined the order as Philinde ; his second wife in 1705. As a result of his distinction, Ingolstetter was then considered the most respected poet of the Flower Order. On the other hand, he also supported other poets and scientists, which is also reflected in the fact that he established a school for the poor in his hometown , and he also donated astronomical equipment to the University of Altdorf . He also explicitly sponsored some students. He composed secular and spiritual poems, but did not consider his secular ones to be worth publishing. Hence these poems are lost. But some of his spiritual songs were recorded in hymn books. In general, Ingolstetter was considered a good (hymn) poet and very charitable. His whole life has been under the sign of generosity and humility. According to Michael Tilly, typical signs of the time are reflected in his life: The free spirit's thirst for research alongside an enthusiastic pursuit of natural piety. Ingolstetter died in Nuremberg on June 7, 1711.

Works

• Christ's way descends (1673)
• O depth, who can fathom you (1673)
• I am satisfied with you my god (1677)
• I lament, great God, you my great distress (1677)

literature

• Unknown author:  Ingolstetter, Andreas . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 14, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1881, p. 68 f.
• Michael Tilly :  Ingolstetter, Andreas. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 2, Bautz, Hamm 1990, ISBN 3-88309-032-8 , Sp. 1273-1274.