David Nitschmann der Syndikus

David Nitschmann der Syndikus (David Nitschmann the Syndic, September 20, 1703, Zauchtenthal/Suchdol nad Odrou – March 28, 1779, Zeist) was a Czech-born Moravian missionary.

He tried to convert natives in Sri Lanka.

He became a leading member of the executive boards of the Herrnhuter or Moravian Brethren and often led negotiations with governments, hence his title "Syndicus".

His son was Christian David Nitschmann^[1].

Notes and references

1. ^ The Moravians in Georgia, Chapter 7.

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Name	Nitschmann, David der Syndikus
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Date of birth	September 20, 1703
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Date of death	March 28, 1779
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