C. F. W. Walther
Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther (October 25, 1811 – May 7, 1887) was a German-American Lutheran minister. He was the first president of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) and its most influential theologian. He is commemorated by that church on its Calendar of Saints on May 7. He has been described as a man who gave up his homeland for the freedom to speak freely, to believe freely, and to live freely, by emigrating from Germany to the United States.
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| Born | October 25, 1811 |
| Died | May 7, 1887 |
| Education | University of Leipzig |
| Spouse | Emilie Buenger |
| Church | Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) |
| Ordained | January 15, 1837 |
| Writings | The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel, Church and Ministry, Der Lutheraner (periodical) |
Congregations served | Trinity Lutheran Church, St Louis, Missouri |
Offices held | President, LCMS (1847-1850; 1864-1878) President, Concordia Seminary |
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