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Erlangen

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a city in Bavaria, with a population of 15,828 inhabitants, mostly Protestant. It is the seat of one of three universities of Bavaria, with a Lutheran theological faculty. The University was, founded: in 1742 by the margrave Friedrich of Brandenburg. Baireuth for his residence, but in 1743 transferred to Erlangen. The University has in modern times been a chief seat of the Confessional party in the Lutheran Church. (A.J.S.)

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Erlangen'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​e/erlangen.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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