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Signature of Philip Schaff

Philip Schaff

Swiss-born, American theologian and ecclesiastical historian (1819–1893)

† 1893-10-20 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 14 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Philip Schaff was born on January 1, 1819 in Chur and died on October 20, 1893 in New York City, aged 74. Recorded occupations: church historian, translator, theologian, university teacher, writer and Bible translator. Country of citizenship: Switzerland and United States. Educated at University of Tübingen, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.

At a glance
Born
January 1, 1819 · Chur
Died
October 20, 1893 · New York City
Age at death
74
Citizenship
Switzerland, United States
Occupations
church historian, translator, theologian, university teacher, writer, Bible translator
Education
University of Tübingen, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Wikipedia editions
14 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

This image of Philip Schaff's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain, with the file credited to Philip Schaff. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Deceased 1893: low publicity-rights risk.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q115922 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Philip Schaff on Wikipedia.

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