Nikolaus Nilles
German Catholic writer and educator
Born
June 21st, 1828
196 years ago
Died
1907
118 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Born in Germany, significant contributions were made in the field of education and religious literature. Served as a teacher while engaging in Catholic writing. Developed educational materials that aligned with Catholic teachings and focused on moral instruction. Notable works have been utilized in German Catholic schools, influencing a generation of students.
Authored religious educational texts
Contributed to Catholic educational practices
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