Peter Friedrich Engstfeld
Peter Friedrich Engstfeld (born June 6, 1793 in Heiligenhaus ; † October 4, 1848 in Duisburg ) was a German organist and hymn poet .
Life
Engstfeld was the son of a copper engraver. Even during his school days, he started an apprenticeship with his father. This enabled Engstfeld to become an assistant at the Lutheran parish school in Elberfeld after graduating from school .
At the age of 18 he was called to teach at the Lutheran school in Duisburg in 1811 . There he was later entrusted with the office of organist of the Salvatorkirche. He held these offices until the end of his life.
Peter Friedrich Engstfeld died on October 4th, 1848 in Duisburg at the age of 55.
To Emil Krummenacher to quote, the pastor of the church in Duisburg Salvator: ... despite some shortcomings and awkwardness in the form and manner of expression are Engstfelds songs true gems of the hymn of his time ... .
Works
- Testimonies from the hidden life or life and belief experiences of an unnamed person in chants. 89 songs., Bädeker, Essen 1840. Digitized
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Engstfeld, Peter Friedrich |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German organist and hymn poet |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 6, 1793 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Heiligenhaus |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 4, 1848 |
| Place of death | Duisburg |