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Johann Samuel Schröter
1735-02-25 – 1808-03-24
Life & Legacy
Johann Samuel Schröter (25 February 1735, Rastenberg – 24 March 1808, Buttstädt) was a German Protestant pastor since 1763, who was also a conchologist, mineralogist and palaeontologist. He was a member of the Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.
Schröter studied natural sciences as well as theology at the University of Jena. After finishing his studies he served as rector at the school in Dornburg. In 1763 he became a pastor in Thangelstedt, and later on, a preacher in Weimar. At the time of his death, he was superintendent and first preacher in Buttstädt.
Occupation & Career
theologian, naturalist, paleontologist, conchologist, teacher
Education
University of Jena
Faith & Community
Lutheranism
Legacy Highlights
Church
Lutheranism
Organizations & Memberships
German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
Education & Institutions
University of Jena
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