What Happened This Year 1864
People Who Died in 1864
Theodor Fliedner
German Lutheran minister and reformer
Born
January 21st, 1800 225 years ago
Died
1864 161 years ago — 64 years old
A Lutheran minister, dedicated to the establishment of the deaconess movement in Germany. Founded the first deaconess motherhouse in Kaiserwerth, which became a model for similar institutions. Emphasized the importance of education and social welfare, leading to the development of healthcare and educational initiatives. Worked extensively to improve the conditions of the poor and marginalized in society, advocating for the role of women in ministry and social work.
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