Christian Metz
Founder of Utopian community
About Christian Metz
Lived 1794 – 1867 (aged 72–73).
Christian Metz (1794–1867) was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States on October 26, 1842. Once in the U.S., he helped to create a colony for the Community of True Inspiration, a pietist sect. The first was named Ebenezer near what is now Buffalo, New York. In 1855, he relocated to Iowa along with the 1,200-strong congregation and assisted in the founding of the Amana Colonies.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Christian Metz?
Founder of Utopian community
When was Christian Metz born?
Christian Metz was born in 1794.
When did Christian Metz die?
Christian Metz died in 1867.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Christian Metz (Inspirationalist)
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