Samuel Simon Schmucker
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Samuel Simon Schmucker (February 28, 1799 – July 26, 1873) was a German-American Lutheran pastor and theologian. He was integral to the founding of the Lutheran church body known as the General Synod, as well as the oldest continuously operating Lutheran seminary (Gettysburg Seminary) and college in North America (Gettysburg College).
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Samuel Simon Schmucker | |
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Born | (1799-02-28)February 28, 1799 [1] |
Died | July 26, 1873(1873-07-26) (aged 74)[1] |
Education | Princeton Theological Seminary University of Pennsylvania |
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Church | Lutheran: |
Writings | Definite Synodical Platform |
Offices held | President, Gettysburg Seminary Founder, Gettysburg College |
Title | Ordained pastor |
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Later in his career, Schmucker became a controversial figure because of his theological positions, in particular his approach to the Lutheran Confessions. Outside of the church, Schmucker was a noted abolitionist.