Delbruck, Johann Friedrich Theophil, the Elder

Delbruck, Johann Friedrich Theophil, The Elder a German theologian, was born at Magdeburg, August 22, 1768. He studied theology at Halle, was made professor of the gymnasium in his native town, and became rector in 1797. From 1800 to 1809 he had charge of the education of the Prussian princes, and was then appointed member of the privy council. He filled several other offices, and lastly had the superintendence of Zeitz (archbishopric). He died July 4, 1830. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.