Wilhelm Crichton
Wilhelm Crichton (* 1732 in Königsberg (Prussia) ; † April 28, 1805 there ) was a German Protestant theologian and court preacher.
Life
His ancestors came from England, the father was a merchant in Königsberg. He studied theology in Frankfurt an der Oder . During the Seven Years' War he accepted the post of rector at the reformed grammar school in Halle (Saale) . In 1766 Crichton became professor of biblical philology and eloquence in Frankfurt (Oder) and at the same time rector of the Friedrichs-Gymnasium there. In 1772 he took over the position of court preacher in Königsberg.
literature
- Rudolf Schwarze : Crichton, Wilhelm . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 4, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1876, p. 596 f.
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| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Crichton, Wilhelm |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German Protestant theologian and court preacher |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1732 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Königsberg (Prussia) |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 28, 1805 |
| Place of death | Königsberg (Prussia) |