Friedrich August Eckstein
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Friedrich August Eckstein (May 6, 1810 – November 15, 1885) was a German classical philologist
and educator born in Halle an der Saale.
He studied philology
at the University of Halle, earning his doctorate in 1831. In 1839 he became head of the Royal Pädagogium in Halle, and in 1849 was appointed Kondirektor at the Franckesche Stiftungen (Francke Foundation). In 1863 he moved to Leipzig
as an adjunct professor at the University
and as rector
of the Thomanerchor
. He held the title of rector at the Thomanerchor until 1881.
Classical philology
Classical philology is the study of ancient Greek and classical Latin. Classical philology has been defined as "the careful study of the literary and philosophical texts of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds." Greek and Latin literature and civilization have traditionally been considered...
and educator born in Halle an der Saale.
He studied philology
Philology
Philology is the study of language in written historical sources; it is a combination of literary studies, history and linguistics.Classical philology is the philology of Greek and Classical Latin...
at the University of Halle, earning his doctorate in 1831. In 1839 he became head of the Royal Pädagogium in Halle, and in 1849 was appointed Kondirektor at the Franckesche Stiftungen (Francke Foundation). In 1863 he moved to Leipzig
Leipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
as an adjunct professor at the University
University of Leipzig
The University of Leipzig , located in Leipzig in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, is one of the oldest universities in the world and the second-oldest university in Germany...
and as rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
of the Thomanerchor
Thomanerchor
The Thomanerchor is a boys' choir in Leipzig, Germany. The choir was founded in 1212. At present, the choir consists of 92 boys from 9 to 18 years of age...
. He held the title of rector at the Thomanerchor until 1881.
Selected publications
- Nomenclator philologorum Teubner, Leipzig 1871
- Lateinischer Unterricht. Geschichte und Methode (Latin Lessons, History and Method); second edition- Gotha 1880
- Lateinischer und griechischer Unterricht (Latin and Greek Lessons), Leipzig 1887