Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger (theologian)
Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger | |
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| Born | 24 January 1816 |
| Died | 12 July 1890 (aged 74) |
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| Organization | Lehrerinnenbildungsanstalt in Droyßig |
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Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger (24 January 1816 – 12 July 1890) was a German Protestant theologian, pedagogue, poet and hymnwriter. He was for 38 years the director of a newly founded educational institution for women teachers in Droyßig. His Christmas carol "Süßer die Glocken nie klingen", written to the melody of a popular Volkslied, has remained a favourite.