Christian Friedrich Bernhard Augustin

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Christian Friedrich Bernhard Augustin (born November 28, 1771 in Gröningen , † September 1, 1856 in Halberstadt ) was a Protestant theologian, writer and historian.

Life

Augustin attended schools in Halberstadt and Wernigerode . From 1790 he studied Protestant theology and history at the Friedrichs University in Halle . He joined the Märkischer Kränzchen . Following his studies, he became a teacher at the cathedral school in Halberstadt in 1797, then cathedral preacher, and since 1824 chief cathedral preacher in Halberstadt. He earned his academic doctorate in theology and philosophy and was honored as a member of various societies with several awards.

Augustin was a member of the Halberstadt Literary Society, which existed from 1785 to 1810 .

He was an avid collector, especially with his numerous theological and historical writings. For years in Halberstadt, it was the focus of efforts to research history there. In doing so, he also amassed an impressive library. From 1801 to 1810 he edited the "Gemeinnützigen Unterhaltungen", published especially for history and regional studies, and in 1821 the "Halberstädtische Blätter". His remarkable Luther collection was acquired by Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia for the Wittenberg Luther House . Count Botho zu Stolberg Wernigerode acquired his extensive archaeological collection. In 1832 he became an honorary citizen of Halberstadt .

Works

  • Remarks by an academic about Halle and its inhabitants, in letters, 1795 limited preview in the Google book search
  • Library of the Literary Society in Halberstadt: Manuscript for members of the society, Halberstadt on June 1, 1796
  • The Halberstadt Schools in 1589: A Contribution to the History of the German Schools and Education System, Halberstadt 1800
  • Statistical overview of the Kingdom of Westphalia: representation of the individual countries, Hall 1808 limited preview in the Google book search
  • The causes and effects of the Reformation: incidentally also the spirit of love in Mr. Carl van Ess's draft of a short history of religion, 1818 limited preview in the Google book search
  • Four ceremonial sermons: given with special regard to important events of the time, and for the benefit of the widows and orphans of those who died of cholera in Halle, 1832

literature

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Individual evidence

  1. ^ Arthur Richter: Festschrift for the celebration of the bicentenary of the restoration of the Halberstadt Cathedral Gymnasium and the inauguration of the new school building , in: Contributions to the history of the Stephaneum in Halberstadt, Halberstadt 1875
  2. ^ Honorary citizen of Halberstadt
personal data
SURNAME Augustin, Christian Friedrich Bernhard
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Protestant theologian, writer and historian
DATE OF BIRTH November 28, 1771
PLACE OF BIRTH Groeningen
DATE OF DEATH September 1, 1856
Place of death Halberstadt