Meyer, Johann Matthias Von

Meyer, Johann Matthias von a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Ansbach in 1814. In 1839 he was vicar, in 1843 director of the teacher's seminary at Schwabach, in 1844 preacher at Nordlingen, in 1849 at Munich, and in 1855 dean there. In 1872 he was made member of the superior consistory, and became its president at the death of Harless (q.v.). Meyer died September 15, 1882, doctor of theology, and member of the council of the Bavarian empire. He published a few sermons, for which see Zuchold, Bibl. Theol. 2:880. (B.P.)