C. F. W. Walther

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1811 – 1887

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Who was C. F. W. Walther?

Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther was the first President of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and its most influential theologian. He is commemorated by that church on its Calendar of Saints on May 7. He has been described as a man who sacrificed his homeland, his health and nearly his life for the freedom to speak freely, to believe freely, and to live freely. He was dedicated to his Church and the faith for those he loved.

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Born
Oct 25, 1811
Saxony
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • Germany
Education
  • University of Leipzig
Died
May 7, 1887
St. Louis

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on July 23, 2013

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