Christian Konrad Jakob Dassel

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Christian Konrad Jakob Dassel (born March 16, 1768 in Harxbüttel , † January 8, 1845 in Stadthagen ) was a German Protestant clergyman and educator.

After primary school he came to the orphanage in Halle (Saale) (today Francke Foundations ) on the initiative of the local preacher . From 1788 he studied theology at the University of Halle . On the recommendation of August Hermann Niemeyer , he became a teacher in Hamburg-Hamm in 1791 at the educational institution founded there by Caroline Rudolphi and later relocated to Heidelberg and continued by Emilie Heins , and three years later a teacher at the Hoftöchterschule in Hanover . In 1796 he became a preacher at Ricklingen Castle , in 1800 in Hohenbostel (Barsinghausen) and in 1806 in Stadthagen. He wrote numerous works on pedagogical and theological topics.

Works (selection)

  • 1790: Proposal for a new method, both written and oral geographical instruction, in order to, in addition to the mere filling of the memory, also enlighten the mind and educate the heart
  • 1797: Strange journeys of the Gutmann family: a Christmas present for the youth
  • 1811: Commentary on the Hanoverian state catechism for school teachers and preachers
  • 1818: On the decline of the public religious cult in theological terms
  • 1819: Historical description of the St. Martini Church (Stadthagen)

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personal data
SURNAME Dassel, Christian Konrad Jakob
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German Protestant clergyman and educator
DATE OF BIRTH March 16, 1768
PLACE OF BIRTH Harxbüttel
DATE OF DEATH January 8, 1845
Place of death Stadthagen