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Martin Luther Stoever
Martin Luther Stoever (born in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Germantown, Pennsylvania, 17 February 1820; died there, 22 July 1870) was a United States Lutheran educator and writer. His biographical work earned him the title of “The Plutarch of the Lutheran Church.” Biography With the ministry in view he entered Pennsylvania College (now Gettysburg College), Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Gettysburg, and graduated in 1838, but he was pressed into service as an instructor before he could begin his theological course. Until his death, he was engaged in teaching. He was principal of a classical academy in Maryland 1838-1842, and of the preparatory department in Pennsylvania College in 1842-1851, professor of history in the collegiate department in 1844-1851, and professor of Latin and history, to which political economy was added in 1855, from 1851 until his death in 1870. After the retirement of Charles Philip Krauth, Charles P. Krauth from the presidency of the college in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Germantown (Pennsylvania Dutch: ''Deitscheschteddel'') is an area in Northwest Philadelphia. Founded by German, Quaker, and Mennonite families in 1683 as an independent borough, it was absorbed into Philadelphia in 1854. The area, which is about six miles northwest from the city center, now consists of two neighborhoods: 'Germantown' and 'East Germantown'. Germantown has played a significant role in American history; it was the birthplace of the American antislavery movement, the site of a Revolutionary War battle, the temporary residence of George Washington, the location of the first bank of the United States, and the residence of many notable politicians, scholars, artists, and social activists. Today the area remains rich in historic sites and buildings from the colonial era, some of which are open to the public. Boundaries Germantown stretches for about two miles along Germantown Avenue northwest from Windrim and Roberts Avenues. Germantown has been consistently bounded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
