Johann Jacob Altdorfer
Johann Jacob Altdorfer (born March 1741 in Schaffhausen ; † 30 May 1804 ibid) was a Swiss Protestant theologian and preacher .
Life
Johann Jacob Altdorfer, whose father was a surgeon in Schaffhausen , studied at the University of Basel and traveled through Germany as a tutor with his pupil from 1768 to 1771 . In 1772 Altdorfer became a preacher in his hometown . Another two years later he became professor of philosophy there . He was accepted as a teacher at the Latin school there in 1778 and appointed rector in 1782. Later he became professor of theology and examiner there ; at the same time he was active as a preacher at the Schaffhausen Minster. In 1804 Johann Altdorfer died in Schaffhausen.
literature
- Rochus von Liliencron: Altdorfer, Johann Jacob . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 1, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1875, p. 359.
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| SURNAME | Altdorfer, Johann Jacob |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss Protestant theologian and preacher |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 1741 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Schaffhausen |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 30, 1804 |
| Place of death | Schaffhausen |