Biography of Ernst Schleiermacher

Ernst Schleiermacher (* 18. January 1755 in Alsfeld; † 20. April 1844 in Darmstadt) was a deutscher Naturwissenschaftler und Museumsleiter. He was 89 years old. He was married to Johanna Henriette Schleiermacher. He had at least 2 children (2 sons). His education included University of Giessen and University of Göttingen. He worked at Louis I, Grand Duke of Hesse and Hessian State Museum Darmstadt. His awards include honorary doctor of the University of Giessen and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Ludwig I. He was buried at Alter Friedhof Darmstadt.