WUTTKE, Karl Friedrich Adolf. Breslau 10.11.1819 — Halle 12.4.1879. German Lutheran Theologian. Son of Heinrich W., a tailor master, and Anna Hoffmann. After local gymnasium studies of theology and philosophy at Breslau. Ordained priest. Ph.D. 1848 Breslau. PD of theology 1849 Breslau, also worked as teacher and priest. From 1854 ao. Professor of Theology at Berlin, from 1861 ord. at Halle. Hon. dr.theol. 1860 Berlin. Also active in politics as conservative.

Publications: Diss. De Buddhaistarum disciplina. 48 p. Breslau 1848.

– Geschichte des Heidentums. 1-2. Breslau 1852-53.

– Theological works.

Sources: Diss. in Janert, vita in diss.; P. Tschackert, A.D.B. 44, 1898, 377-379; German Wikipedia.