ID
1613
Nationality
German
Occupation
Teacher
Summary
Born at Altona; deafened at age 6 by scarlet fever. Taught at schools in Kiel, Schleswig, and Bremen; for about 9 years, was editor and owner of The Altona Messenger; honorary M.A. from Gallaudet, 1868; retired to Altona.
References
Notable Deaf Persons, p.99-101; American Annals of the Deaf, vol.2, p.82; vol.17, p.197; vol.25, p.230; The Frat, vol.39 no.3, Oct. 1941, p.3.
Dates
29 March 1801-11 March 1880