Friedrich Fröbel_
Oberweißbach
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Born
Oberweißbach
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Birthplace
Oberweißbach
Nationality
Languages
German
Spouse
Luise Fröbel
Education
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
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♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
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Friedrich Fröbel: German educator.
Born in Oberweißbach (died at age 70).
Studied at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
Biography
Friedrich Wilhelm August Fröbel or Froebel was a German pedagogue, a student of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, who laid the foundation for modern education based on the recognition that children have unique needs and capabilities. He created the concept of the kindergarten and coined the word, which soon entered the English language as well. He also developed the educational toys known as Froebel gifts.
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Friedrich Fröbel was born in Oberweißbach.
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