Karl David Kircheisen (1704-1770)

Biography

Karl David Kircheisen. (1704-1770)

Mayor of Berlin (1733-1746). President of the Berlin City Council (1746-1770).

Father of Friedrich Leopold and Caroline.

Life with James Boswell:

Boswell was introduced to Kircheisen, described as "a hearty cordial saxon", on July 9, 1764, and, with a recommendation from Schickler, he rented an apartment in Kircheisen's house for the duration of his stay in Berlin.

Boswell quickly became very friendly with the family, and on July 18 he wrote that "Herr President embraced me with cordiality and cried, "My dear Englishman, no man ever had a better heart. Your being sent to my house was an act of Providence."

Notes:

Alternate spelling: Carl David Kircheisen

 

This article was last updated at December 14 2007 23:37:33 CET

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