Danckwerts, Hermann

Danckwerts, Hermann a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born April 4, 1814, at Plate. He studied at Gottingen; was in 1843 pastor at Bienenbiittel; in 1855, superintendent at Borry; in 1860, pastor at Gottingen, and finally superintendent there. He died July 26, 1881. He was an excellent preacher, who led many in the way of righteousness. (B.P.)