The family were members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Albert attended the gymnasium at Greiffenberg from 1853 to 1862, obtaining the grade "excellent" in his final examinations in 1862.
Ang pamilya ay kasapi ng Ebandyeliko Lutheran Church. Albert, nag-aral sa himnasyo sa Greiffenberg 1853-1862, makuha ang grado "magaling" sa kanyang huling pagsusuri sa 1862.