Kunze, John C. (John Christopher), 1744-1807

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John C. Kunze was born in Saxony at Artern on the Unstrut and graduated from the University of Leipzig in 1763. He came to America in 1770 to assume a pastorate in Philadelphia, Pa. under the tutelage of Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg, the patriarch of the Lutheran Church in America. In 1784, Kunze moved to New York City and served as pastor of Christ Church, located at the corner of William and Frankfort streets. From 1784 until 1787 and again from 1797 until 1799, he taught oriental languages at Columbia College. Kunze was the author of many books on religion and was well versed in astrology, astronomy, numismatics, and languages. Kunze married Margaretta Henrietta Muhlenberg, the daughter of his mentor, and was active in New York society.

From the description of Notebook, 1785-1793. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122555791

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referencedIn Dudde, John H. Collections, 1739-1878. Hartwick College, Stevens-German Library
creatorOf Kunze, John C. (John Christopher), 1744-1807. Die Glaubenslehre im Predigtenwürfen über die Evangelientexte. [Manuscript] / von D. Joh. Christoph Kunze. Muhlenberg College Library, Trexler Library
referencedIn American Philosophical Society Archives. Record Group IIa, 1743-1806 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Schwab, John Christopher, 1865-1916. John Christopher Schwab family papers, 1767-1925 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn Hartwick Seminary. Biographical information, 1827-1985. Hartwick College, Stevens-German Library
referencedIn John Christopher Schwab family papers, 1767-1925 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
creatorOf Kunze, John C. (John Christopher), 1744-1807. Notebook, 1785-1793. Winterthur Library
referencedIn Du Bois, Henry Osgood, 1855-1949. Henry Osgood Du Bois papers, 1803-1944. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Hartwick Seminary. Records, 1739-1947, bulk 1796-1928. Hartwick College, Stevens-German Library
creatorOf Kunze, John C. (John Christopher), 1744-1807. Lineamenta gramatices hebraicae. [Manuscript] / [J.C. Kunze] Muhlenberg College Library, Trexler Library
creatorOf Kunze, John C. (John Christopher), 1744-1807. Diarium homileticum. [Manuscript] / J.C. Kunze. Muhlenberg College Library, Trexler Library
referencedIn Yale University. Collection, 1796-1808. Hartwick College, Stevens-German Library
creatorOf Kunze, John C. (John Christopher), 1744-1807. Lineaments of the Hebrew Grammar. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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associatedWith American Philosophical Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Du Bois, Henry Osgood, 1855-1949. person
associatedWith Dudde, John H. person
associatedWith Hartwick Seminary. corporateBody
associatedWith Schwab, John Christopher, 1865-1916. person
associatedWith Yale University. corporateBody
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New York (N.Y.)
United States
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China
Hebrew language
Hebrew language
Sermons
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Birth 1744-08-04

Death 1807-07-24

German,

Latin,

English,

Hebrew

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