Friedrich Daniel Ernst Schleiermacher born nov. 21, 1768 Breslau died feb. 12, 1834 Berlin Philosopher, theologian, pastor Cemetery Dreifaltigkeit II (Trinity II), B-OA-118 As both of Schleiermacher´s parents came from vicarages, it was hardly surprising that he took up theology, too, at first at the seminary of the Brüdergemeine in Barby (near Magdeburg), then at the university of Halle. He passed his exam in 1790. Afterwards he worked as private tutor and curate. In 1796 he came to Berlin, where he met the leading personalities of the Berlin Romantic movement. After an unhappy love affair he left the city in 1802. In 1804 he became professor at the university of Würzburg, before moving on to Halle in October. There he met Henrik Steffens, who became famous in 1813, when he incited his students to take to arms against Napoleon´s troops in the liberation wars. In 1807 Schleiermacher returned to Berlin, where he had great influence in the founding of the Berlin University. In 1809 he became pastor of the Dreifaltigkeits-Kirche (Trinity church), professor at the university in 1810, in 1818 finally rector. Since 1811 he was a member of the Akademie der Wissenschaften (Academy of Sciences). He was very active in church politics, where he helped creating the Union of protestant churches and worked towards a constitution of the synod. This put him into opposition to the government. Around 40,000 people took part at his funeral. His grave is on Dreifaltigkeits-Friedhof (Trinity cemetery). Works: About Religion. Speeches for the Educated among its Critics. (1799) Secret Letters about Lucinde. (1800) Christian Faith, after the Principles of the Protestant Church. (1821-22) Contact: gbbb@gmx.de © GBBB e. V. 1994 - 2006