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Joseph Widmer

1779 – 1844

Swiss theologian

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About Joseph Widmer

Lived 1779 – 1844 (aged 65). Joseph Widmer was a Swiss philosopher, university teacher, parson, moral theologian and catholic theologian.

Joseph Widmer (15 August 1779 – 10 December 1844) was a Swiss Catholic theologian. A native of Hohenrain, he died in Beromünster.

Biography

Widmer studied philosophy at Lucerne, and theology at Landshut (1802-4) under Johann Michael Sailer and Patrick Benedict Zimmer, the former exercising a great and abiding influence over him. After ordination, Widmer was appointed professor of philosophy in 1804, and of moral and pastoral theology in 1819 at the lyceum of Lucerne.

In 1833, Widmer was removed from his position by the government and received a Canonry in the collegiate chapter at Beromünster; in 1841 he became the provost of this chapter. In connection with Joseph Heinrich Aloysius Gügler, Widmer opposed the teachings of Ignaz Heinrich von Wessenberg, and contributed to a Swiss Catholic revival.

Works

Among Widmer's writings are:

(Luzern, 1815) (Munich, 1819–23) (Sarmenstorf, 1839) (Sarmenstorf, 1840)

He edited the works of Sailer (Sulzbach, 1830–46), of Franz Geiger (Fluelen, 1823–39), and Gügler (Lucerne, 1828–40).

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Widmer?

Swiss theologian (1779-1844)

When was Joseph Widmer born?

Joseph Widmer was born on 15 August 1779 in Hochdorf.

When did Joseph Widmer die?

Joseph Widmer died on 10 December 1844 in Beromünster.

What was Joseph Widmer's occupation?

Joseph Widmer was a philosopher, university teacher, parson, moral theologian and catholic theologian.

What nationality was Joseph Widmer?

Joseph Widmer was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Widmer

· Wikidata: Q6287932

· DBpedia: Joseph Widmer

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