Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger (theologian)

Not to be confused with Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger.
Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger
Born(1816-01-24)24 January 1816
Lehnin
Died12 July 1890(1890-07-12) (aged 74)
Naumburg
Occupations
  • Theologian
  • Pedagogue
  • Poet
  • Hymnwriter
OrganizationLehrerinnenbildungsanstalt in Droyßig
Awards

Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger (24 January 1816 – 12 July 1890) was a German Protestant theologian, pedagogue, poet and hymnwriter. He was for 38 years the director of a newly founded educational institution for women teachers in Droyßig. His Christmas carol "Süßer die Glocken nie klingen", written to the melody of a popular Volkslied, has remained a favourite.