Faith Community
Lutheranism
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Johann Hinrich Wichern
1808-04-21 – 1881-04-07
Life & Legacy
Johann Hinrich Wichern (21 April 1808 – 7 April 1881) was a founder of the Home Mission (also translated as Inner Mission; German: Innere Mission) movement in Germany.
Occupation & Career
theologian, non-fiction writer, social worker, pedagogue, missionary
Education
University of Göttingen; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums
Faith & Community
Lutheranism
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Advent wreath
Legacy Highlights
Church
Lutheranism
Notable Work
Advent wreath
Organizations
Rauhes Haus
Education & Institutions
Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums · Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin · University of Göttingen
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Heinrich Wichern
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q73048 · wikidata
Family Child
Caroline Wichern
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q73048 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Amanda Wichern
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Notable Work
Advent wreath
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q73048 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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