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Christian Frederick Post

01/01/1710 - 04/29/1785

Primary Vocation: Religion
Geographic Connection to Pennsylvania: Germantown, Philadelphia County
Abstract:

Moravian missionary and nonfiction author Christian Frederick Post emigrated to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1742, and spent his life traveling around the state. A devout man, connected with local Native American tribes by learning and respecting their language and culture. He was instrumental in the communication and peace negotiations between several tribes and the Governor of the state during the French and Indian War. Read more here. 

Chase, Thomas C. “Christian Frederick Post: Missionary and Diplomat.” Gardner Digital Library. 4 September 2020.

Biography

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Photo Credit: "The Second Journal of Christian Frederick Post: On a Message From the Governor of Pensilvania to the Indians on the Ohio." Cover. Licensed under Fair Use. Cropped to 4x3, Filled background. Source: Forgotten Books. Source: Online Resource.

Marcelle Thomas
Written by Marcelle Thomas, Fall 2020