Biography of Johann Hinrich Wichern

Johann Hinrich Wichern (* 21. April 1808 in Hamburg; † 7. April 1881 in Hamburg) was a deutscher Theologe, Gefängnisreformer und Begründer der Inneren Mission. He was 72 years old. He was married to Amanda Wichern. He had at least 2 children (1 son and 1 daughter). His education included University of Göttingen, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums. His faith was Lutheranism. He was buried at Alter Hammer Friedhof.