Peter Boehler

Name/Title

Peter Boehler

Entry/Object ID

0733a

Description

Portrait of Peter Boehler (1712-1775). Boehler was the leader of the Moravians who founded Nazareth, and was the first pastor of the Moravian congregation in Bethlehem. He is also known for his influence on John and Charles Wesley, founders of the Methodist Church.

Acquisition

Accession

733 a&b

Source or Donor

Rev. L.F. Kampman

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist

John Valentine Haidt

Date made

1754 - 1764

Dimensions

Height

20 in

Width

16 in

Provenance

Notes

Rev. L. F. Kampan, November 1859

General Notes

Note

This record has been reviewed by our curatorial staff but may be incomplete. These records are frequently revised and enhanced. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email curator@moravianhistory.org