Thomas von Westen
Thomas von Westen (13 September 1682 – 9 April 1727) was a Norwegian Lutheran priest and missionary. He was born in Trondheim. He was an active particiant of the pietist association Syvstjernen, along with his friend Nils Engelhart. He was also a pioneer of Christian mission among Sami people in Norway.[1][2] He founded the school Seminarium domesticum, a model for the later Seminarium Lapponicum.[3]
References
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Thomas von Westen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ^ Grankvist, Rolf. "Thomas Von Westen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Seminarium Lapponicum". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
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