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Schmid, Christoph von

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Author and educator. Born in 1768 in Dinkelsbuehl, Bavaria; died in 1854 in Augsburg. Ordained in 1791, he taught school and in 1826 was appointed canon of Augsburg Cathedral. He was a pioneer writer of books for children, and his stories have been translated into 24 languages. He ranks with celebrated modern educators.

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Entry for 'Schmid, Christoph von'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​s/schmid-christoph-von.html. 1910.