Lectionary Calendar
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
Attention!
Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Encyclopedias
Francke, August Hermann

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Franck, Sebastian
Next Entry
Franconia
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

A German religious philanthropist, born at Lübeck; was professor of Oriental Languages and subsequently of Theology at Halle; he founded various educational institutions and a large orphanage, all of which still exist and afford education for some 3000 children annually; he was active in promoting Pietism , q. v . (1663-1727).

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Francke, August Hermann'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​f/francke-august-hermann.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile