Anton Rohner
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24 February 1871
Anton Rohner | |
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 Rohner c. 1950 | |
| Born | Joseph August Rohner 24 February 1871 Au, St. Gallen, Switzerland |
| Died | 4 November 1951 (aged 80) |
| Other names | Anton Rohner (clergy name) |
| Alma mater | University of Fribourg University of Düsseldorf |
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| Parent | Gebhard Rohner (father) |
| Relatives | Albert Ziegler (great-nephew) |
Joseph August Rohner commonly known as Anton Rohner (24 February 1871 - 4 November 1951) was a Swiss clergyman, professor, pastor, philosopher and member of the Dominican Order. Since 1940, he served as principal of the University of Fribourg.[1] He was a great-uncle of Albert Ziegler.
Rohner was born 24 February 1871 in Au, St. Gallen, Switzerland, the seventh of twelve children, to Joseph Gebhard Rohner (1836-1908) and Anna Maria (née Zoller; 1835–1912).[2] His father was a well-respected personality who served as municipal councilor and as a member of the Cantonal Council of St. Gallen. He was active in the textile industry.[3] Rohner's elder brother, Gebhard Jr., served as custodian of the Abbey of Saint Gall.[4] His youngest brother, Joseph Carl Rohner known as Anselm, was clergy as well in Lucerne.[5]
He completed the Gymnasium in Engelberg and at the Lyceum Schwyz. Then he studied philosophy and theology at the University of Fribourg and the University of Düsseldorf.[6]
