BAUMGARTEN, Michael. Haseldorf, Holstein 25.3.1812 — Rostock 21.7.1889. German Lutheran Theologian. Son of a wealthy farmer, Hinrich Baumgarten (1774–1853), and Anna Catharina Hauschild (1790–1832). After school in Altona studies of theology at Kiel and Berlin (probably also Sanskrit under Bopp). Dr.theol. & PD 1839 Kiel. From 1846 Pastor in Schleswig. From 1850 Professor of Theology at Rostock, in the beginning also gave a course of Sanskrit (Rabault-Feuerham 2008). Lost his chair 1858 because of his opinions in church politics. Now concentrated on writing, living in Rostock. As theologian he was known as a liberal, but also propagator of strict Biblical interpretation. He sat at German Reichstag as a member of the progressive party (Fortschrittpartei) in 1874-81. Married 1846 Ingeborg Margaretha Maria Falck (1819–1874), one daughter.
Publications: Theological studies on exegesis, early church history and church politics.
Sources: W. Buff, N.D.B. 1, 1953, 661f.; Wikipedia with portrait (more in German version with works and further references).
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