Karl Kälin (clergyman)
Karl Kälin ; also: Carl Kälin ; (* May 5, 1870 in Einsiedeln ; † January 1, 1950 in Basel ) was a Swiss priest and writer .
Life
Karl Kälin was the son of the writer Eduard Kälin. He joined the Jesuit order and was ordained priest in 1901 . Kälin worked as a pastor in various parishes in Switzerland . In addition, he was a member of the editorial team of the magazine Die Catholic Missionen . Kälin was the author of narrative works about the Catholic mission and translated from English .
Works
- In the tents of the Mahdi. Herder, Freiburg im Breisgau 1904.
- The winner from Futuna. Herder, Freiburg im Breisgau 1926.
Translations
- Francis J. Finn : Philipp, the little singer. Einsiedeln [u. a.] 1902.
Web links
- Literature by and about Karl Kälin in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kälin, Karl |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kälin, Carl |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss clergyman |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 5, 1870 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Einsiedeln |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 1, 1950 |
| Place of death | Basel |