About Karl Kälin
Lived 1870 – 1950 (aged 79–80). Karl Kälin was a Swiss catholic priest, writer and translator.
Karl Kälin or Carl Kälin (Einsiedeln, 5 May 1870-Basel, 1 January 1950) was a Swiss Jesuit priest, translator and writer.
Life His father was the writer Eduard Kälin.
He was ordained a priest in 1901, and served in several parishes in Switzerland. He was also an editor in the magazine Die katholischen Missionen.
Works In den Zelten des Mahdi, 1904 Der Sieger aus Futuna, 1926
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Who was Karl Kälin?
Swiss priest and author (1870-1950)
When was Karl Kälin born?
Karl Kälin was born on 5 May 1870 in Einsiedeln.
When did Karl Kälin die?
Karl Kälin died in 1950 in Basel.
What was Karl Kälin's occupation?
Karl Kälin was a catholic priest, writer and translator.
What nationality was Karl Kälin?
Karl Kälin was Swiss.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Karl Kälin (priest)
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