About Ludwig Diestel
Lived 1825 – 1879 (aged 53). Ludwig Diestel was a German university teacher and protestant theologian.
Ludwig Diestel (28 September 1825 – 15 May 1879) was a German Protestant theologian born in Königsberg.
Diestel’s father died young and Diestel was raised by his mother and his uncle, who was a pastor. Other noted works by Diestel include: Der Segen Jakob's in Genesis, xlix historisch erläutert. (Jacob's Blessing in Genesis, historically explained); CA Schwetschke & Son, Brunswick, 1853 Die Sintflut und die Flutsagen des Alterthums (The deluge and flood legends of ancient times); C. Habel, 1871 Der Prophet Jesaia (with August Wilhelm Knobel) His daughter Meta was a well-known German oratorio and cantata singer.
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Who was Ludwig Diestel?
Prussian theologian (1825-1879)
When was Ludwig Diestel born?
Ludwig Diestel was born on 28 September 1825 in Königsberg.
When did Ludwig Diestel die?
Ludwig Diestel died on 15 May 1879 in Tübingen.
What was Ludwig Diestel's occupation?
Ludwig Diestel was a university teacher and protestant theologian.
What nationality was Ludwig Diestel?
Ludwig Diestel was German.
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