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Karl Paul Donfried

1940 – 2022

American theologian

Theologian University teacher
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About Karl Paul Donfried

Lived 1940 – 2022 (aged 81–82). Karl Paul Donfried was a theologian and university teacher.

Life Donfried was born in New York City and graduated from the prep school Trinity School. He went to college at Columbia University (B.A. 1960) and Harvard Divinity School (B.D. 1963 under G. Ernest Wright). Donfried was ordained by the Lutheran Church in America on June 5, 1963, and went on to earn graduate degrees from Union Theological Seminary (S.T.M. 1965 under W. D. Davies) and the University of Heidelberg (Dr. theol. 1968 under Günther Bornkamm).

His daughter, Karen Donfried, is the former president of the German Marshall Fund and is currently serving as Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs in the Biden administration. His son, Mark Donfried is director general at the Berlin-based Institute for Cultural Diplomacy.

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Important facts

Born
6 April 1940
Birth century
20th century
Died
2022
Occupation
Theologian, university teacher
Education
Harvard Divinity School, Columbia University
Employers
Smith College
Also known as
Karl P. Donfried

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Paul Donfried?

American theologian

When was Karl Paul Donfried born?

Karl Paul Donfried was born on 6 April 1940.

When did Karl Paul Donfried die?

Karl Paul Donfried died in 2022.

What was Karl Paul Donfried's occupation?

Karl Paul Donfried was a theologian and university teacher.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Paul Donfried

· Wikidata: Q22004094

· DBpedia: Karl Paul Donfried

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