Ernst Friedrich von Ockel


Ernst Friedrich Ockel
Lutheran theologian, writer and politician from the duchy of Courland, born 16 November 1742, in Mengeringhausen.
Son of a Lutheran minister and school rector in Mengeringhausen, studied in the Halle University.
Returning to Waldeck as an education specialist, he was entrusted by princess Carlotta-Sophia with the education of her son Ludwig.
Appointed in 1767 as Master of court of the duchy of Courland, he was made prior of the Kandava diocese, then became main preacher of Mitau and superintendent of the duchy. After graduating from Greifswald University as a doctor in theology, he chaired the Consistory of Courland as from 1806.
He died in Mitau.

Main works

A prolific writer, he is considered as one of main figures of the 18th century Lutheran reformers, along with his beloved master, Dr Wilhelm Abraham Teller.