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Anton Marius Andersen

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Anton Marius Andersen
Born
Anton Marius Andersen

8 March 1847
Died23 October 1941
Alma materAugsburg College & Theological Seminary
SpouseMarie Laurine
Children7
ParentAnders Jorgensen

Anton Marius Andersen (March 8, 1847 - October 23, 1941) was an American Lutheran minister and the founding President of Trinity Seminary at Dana College.[1]

Background

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A. M. Andersen was born in Denmark, the son of Anders Jørgensen. He was one of seven children. After fulfilling his required military service, he became a pastor.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Andersen, Anton Marius (California Death Index)". Archived from the original on 2012-01-01. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
  2. ^ A. M. Andersen, Pioneer Pastor, First President (Dana College Review, Volume 40, Number 1. Fall 1983) [1]

Additional Sources

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  • Christensen, William E. Saga of the Tower: A History of Dana College and Trinity Seminary (Blair, Nebraska: Lutheran Publishing House, 1959)
  • Petersen, Peter L. A Place Called Dana: The Centennial History of Trinity Seminary and Dana College (Blair, Nebraska: Dana College, 1984)
  • Jensen, John M. The United Evangelical Lutheran Church: An Interpretation (Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1964)
  • Nyholm, Paul C. The Americanization of the Danish Lutheran Churches in America: A Study in Immigrant History (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1963)
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