Johann Martin Schleyer

Johann Martin Schleyer
Schleyer in 1908
Born
Martin Schleyer

(1831-07-18)18 July 1831
Died16 August 1912(1912-08-16) (aged 81)
OccupationCatholic priest
Known forVolapük

Johann Martin Schleyer (German pronunciation: [ˈjoːhan ˈmaʁtiːn ˈʃlaɪɐ]; 18 July 1831 – 16 August 1912) was a German Catholic priest who invented the constructed language Volapük. His official name was "Martin Schleyer"; he added the name "Johann" (in honor of his godfather) unofficially.