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Charles Follen

German-American educator

Died when: 43 years 129 days (520 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Charles Follen

Charles (Karl) Theodor Christian Friedrich Follen (September 6, 1796 – January 13, 1840) was a German poet and patriot, who later moved to the United States and became the first professor of German at Harvard University, a Unitarian minister, and a radical abolitionist.

He was fired by Harvard for his abolitionist statements.


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