Anton Marius Andersen | |
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Born | Anton Marius Andersen 8 March 1847 Jelling, Denmark |
Died | 23 October 1941 |
Alma mater | Augsburg College & Theological Seminary |
Spouse | Marie Laurine |
Children | 7 |
Parent | Anders Jorgensen |
Anton Marius Andersen (March 8, 1847 - October 23, 1941) was an American Lutheran minister and the founding President of Trinity Seminary at Dana College.
Background
A. M. Andersen was born in Denmark, the son of Anders Jørgensen. He was one of seven children. After fulfilling his required military service, he became a pastor.
References
- "Andersen, Anton Marius (California Death Index)". Archived from the original on 2012-01-01. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- A. M. Andersen, Pioneer Pastor, First President (Dana College Review, Volume 40, Number 1. Fall 1983)
Additional Sources
- Christensen, William E. Saga of the Tower: A History of Dana College and Trinity Seminary (Blair, Nebraska: Lutheran Publishing House, 1959)
- Petersen, Peter L. A Place Called Dana: The Centennial History of Trinity Seminary and Dana College (Blair, Nebraska: Dana College, 1984)
- Jensen, John M. The United Evangelical Lutheran Church: An Interpretation (Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1964)
- Nyholm, Paul C. The Americanization of the Danish Lutheran Churches in America: A Study in Immigrant History (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1963)
External links
- The Danish Immigrant Museum Archived 2020-10-22 at the Wayback Machine