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Christian Gottlob Barth (31 July 1799 – 12 November 1862) was a German Protestant minister, writer and publisher. He founded the publishing house Calwer Verlag in 1833. A representative of pietism in Württemberg, he is regarded as one of the fathers of the Christian revival (Erweckungsbewegung) there in the 19th century. He is also remembered for his children's Bible, translated as "Bible Stories", and then into many languages.

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  • Full name: Christian Gottlob Barth
  • Born: 1799-07-31
  • Nationality: Kingdom of Württemberg
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q84831

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Who is Christian Gottlob Barth?

Christian Gottlob Barth (31 July 1799 – 12 November 1862) was a German Protestant minister, writer and publisher.

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Christian Gottlob Barth is Kingdom of Württemberg.

When was Christian Gottlob Barth born?

Christian Gottlob Barth was born on 1799-07-31.

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