Friedrich Weise
Friedrich Weise the Elder (born October 20, 1649 in Camburg , † September 30, 1735 in Helmstedt ) was a German philosopher , Protestant theologian , pastor and university professor .
Life
Weise was born as the son of tax collector Nicolaus Weise. He first attended school in his hometown before being enrolled at the University of Jena in 1670 . He initially studied philosophy and obtained his master's degree in this subject in 1672 . Then he devoted himself to the study of theology. In 1673 he moved to the University of Erfurt , where he continued his studies. He also attended courses at the Erfurt Jesuit College . He also gained his first experience as a teacher in Erfurt.
After some time as a teacher, Weise received a professorship in philosophy at the Jena University in 1680 . In 1682 he became a preacher in Berga an der Elster and in 1690 cathedral preacher at Naumburg Cathedral and school inspector in Naumburg. In 1695 he followed a call to Quedlinburg as a court preacher , saw himself exposed to some hostility there and therefore followed another call to Helmstedt in 1697. There he was first promoted to Dr. theol. PhD . Then he received a full professorship in theology at the University of Helmstedt . He was also pastor of St. Stephani and general superintendent of Helmstedt and Ephorus of the city school. He enjoyed great popularity in the city and stayed in office for a long time. When his strength waned, Christoph Timotheus Seidel was placed at his side as an adjunct.
Weise suffered a blow in 1732 and was severely restricted until his death.
Works (selection)
- Heros Discursu , Müller, Gera 1685.
- Placida Disqvisitio De Signis Extremi Ivdicii Vti Remotis Ita Proximis , 1718.
literature
- Paul Zimmermann : Wise, Friedrich . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 41, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1896, p. 536 f.
- Horst-Rüdiger Jarck , Dieter Lent and others (eds.): Braunschweigisches Biographisches Lexikon , Volume 2: 8th to 18th century. Appelhans Verlag, Braunschweig 2006, ISBN 3-937664-46-7 , p. 731.
Web links
- Works by and about Friedrich Weise in the German Digital Library
- Friedrich Weise in the digital portrait index
- Friedrich Weise the elder in the professorial catalog of the University of Helmstedt
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Way, Friedrich |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sage the elder, Friedrich |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German Protestant theologian, clergyman and university professor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 20, 1649 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Camburg |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 30, 1735 |
| Place of death | Helmstedt |