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Francke, August Hermann
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
A German religious philanthropist, born at Lübeck; was professor of Oriental Languages and subsequently of Theology at Halle; he founded various educational institutions and a large orphanage, all of which still exist and afford education for some 3000 children annually; he was active in promoting Pietism , q. v . (1663-1727).
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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Francke, August Hermann'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/f/francke-august-hermann.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.