Karl von Berg (theologian)
Karl Christian Friedrich Berg , from 1897 von Berg , (born August 20, 1837 in Kirchheim unter Teck , † June 17, 1921 in Ellwangen (Jagst) ) was a Protestant theologian from Württemberg.
job
After attending school and studying Protestant theology , Karl Berg began his professional career as a city vicar in his hometown in 1862. From 1864 to 1869 he was pastor of the German parish La Valette in Paris . In 1869 he went to the Trinity Church in Ulm as a deacon , and in 1878 he moved to the Ulm Minster . In 1881 he became dean and city pastor, at the same time district school inspector, in Calw and from 1887 to 1894 in Heilbronn.
In March 1894 he finally became prelate and general superintendent in Heilbronn . In 1900 he moved to Ludwigsburg as prelate and general superintendent . On July 1, 1912, Karl von Berg retired.
politics
The general superintendents of the Evangelical Church were officially privileged members of the second chamber of the Württemberg state parliament . Karl von Berg therefore also entered the state parliament in 1894 after his appointment in Heilbronn. He held the office until his retirement.
Honors and ennobling
- 1867 Knight's Cross 1st Class of the Order of Frederick
- 1889 Karl Olga Medal in bronze
- 1889 anniversary medal
- 1897 Honorary Cross of the Order of the Württemberg Crown , which with the personal title of nobility ( ennoblement was connected)
- 1903 Commentary Cross 2nd Class of the Order of Frederick
- 1912 Commentary Cross 1st class of the Order of Frederick
- 1916 Wilhelmskreuz (Württemberg)
literature
- Frank Raberg : Biographical handbook of the Württemberg state parliament members 1815-1933 . On behalf of the Commission for Historical Regional Studies in Baden-Württemberg. Kohlhammer, Stuttgart 2001, ISBN 3-17-016604-2 , p. 54-55 .
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SURNAME | Berg, Karl von |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Berg, Karl Christian Friedrich von (full name); Berg, Karl |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German Protestant theologian and general superintendent |
DATE OF BIRTH | August 20, 1837 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Kirchheim unter Teck |
DATE OF DEATH | June 17, 1921 |
Place of death | Ellwangen (Jagst) |