Franz Overbeck

Franz Overbeck
Franz Overbeck with his wife Ida, ca. 1875
Born
Franz Camille Overbeck

(1837-11-16)16 November 1837
Died26 June 1905(1905-06-26) (aged 67)
Basel, Switzerland
NationalityGerman
Parent(s)Franz Heinrich Herrmann Overbeck, Jeanne Camille Cerclet

Franz Camille Overbeck (16 November 1837 – 26 June 1905) was a German Protestant theologian. In Anglo-American discourse, he is perhaps best known in regard to his friendship with Friedrich Nietzsche; in German theological circles, Overbeck remains discussed for his own contributions.