Johann Jakob Gradmann
Johann Jakob Gradmann (also Johann Jacob Gradmann ; born December 28, 1750 in Ravensburg ; † January 31, 1817 ibid) was a German Lutheran clergyman , theologian and educator .
Life
Gradmann first attended the Latin school in his hometown. He then went to the Princely School in Neustadt an der Aisch and the Ulm High School . In 1769 he began studying philosophy at the University of Erfurt , then switched to studying theology at the universities of Jena and Erlangen . In 1772 he returned to Ravensburg. He taught there for eight years and helped out in the field ministry .
Degree man took in 1780 a reputation as rector and vicar of Isny , but returned already in 1782 as rector of the Latin School and the fourth priest back to Ravensburg. In 1786 he rose to the third and in 1796 to the second city pastor. In 1787 he was also preacher of the penitentiary. Over the years he was appointed consistorial, school and church council.
Works (selection)
- Brief reflections on biblical passages for those who suffer. Schramm, Tübingen 1791.
- The great teaching of God. Tuebingen 1793.
- Devotional book for Christians seeking edification , Hausknecht, St. Gallen 1798.
- The learned Swabian or lexicon of the now living Swabian writers; a birthday almanac in front and a directory of places after. Ravensburg 1802.
literature
- Gradmann, Johann Jacob . In: Ders., Das Gelehre Schwaben , 1802, pp. 192–196.
- Johann Georg Eben : Attempt at a history of the city of Ravensburg: from the beginning to the present day , Volume 2, Ravensburg 1835, pp. 233–235.
- Paul Friedrich von Stälin : Gradmann, Johann Jakob . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 9, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1879, p. 547.
Web links
- Works by and about Johann Jakob Gradmann in the German Digital Library
- Johann Jakob Gradmann on leo-bw.de
- Johann Jakob Gradmann in the digital portrait index
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gradmann, Johann Jakob |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Gradmann, Johann Jacob |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German Lutheran clergyman, theologian and educator |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 28, 1750 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ravensburg |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 31, 1817 |
| Place of death | Ravensburg |