Jean Frederick Oberlin

Jean Frederick Oberlin (August 31, 1740 – June 1, 1826) was an Alsatian educator who established schools in poor communities in France.

In the early 19th century, he was honored in the name of Oberlin College, which is an American liberal arts school in Ohio.Oberlin College,  "History"; retrieved 2012-3-19.

In the mid-20th century, Oberlin University in Machida, Tokyo was named after him.J.F. Oberlin University,  "Our Mission" ; retrieved 2012-3-19.

References

Other websites

  J.-F. Oberlin Museum
 Oberlin's Namesake 

Category:1740 births
Category:1826 deaths
Category:People from Strasbourg
Category:French educators