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Theodor Christian Lohmann

Theodor Christian Lohmann (born October 18, 1831 - died August 31, 1905) was a 19th century German administrative lawyer, civil servant and social reformer, second in importance only to Otto von Bismarck in the formation of the German social insurance system. He is considered one of the major forces advocating for legislation for occupational safety and health, as co-architect of Bismarck's social security and as a seminal figure in the relation of Diakonie^[1] and social politics.

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Fossilization is the process which creates a fossil. The word "fossil" is derived from the Latin fossilis, something dug up. During the Middle Ages, the term "fossil" was used for any sample recovered from the earth, including rocks and minerals. Today, fossils are recognised as a record of ancient life. They can be actual remnants of an organism, or evidence of their behaviour. [more...]

↑ The English translation as "deaconry" would be inaccurate, since in Germany Diakonie is also a lay diaconate, i.e. religious service of reconciliation in the world combining the word of faith and the action of love. Its aims are said to include: a) furthering ecumenical relationships among diaconal associations and diaconal communities; b) reflecting on the nature and task of diaconia in the Biblical sense; c) furthering a sense of diaconia in churches and congregations; d) strengthening fellowship among members to render mutual help and undertake common tasks.

[1] The English translation as "deaconry" would be inaccurate, since in Germany Diakonie is also a lay diaconate, i.e. religious service of reconciliation in the world combining the word of faith and the action of love. Its aims are said to include: a) furthering ecumenical relationships among diaconal associations and diaconal communities; b) reflecting on the nature and task of diaconia in the Biblical sense; c) furthering a sense of diaconia in churches and congregations; d) strengthening fellowship among members to render mutual help and undertake common tasks.

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-'''[[William Shakespeare]]''' (baptised April 26 1564 – died April 23 1616) was an [[England|English]] poet and playwright widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language, one of the greatest in Western literature, and the world's preeminent dramatist. He wrote about thirty-eight plays and 154 [[sonnet]]s, as well as other poems. A popular writer in his own lifetime, Shakespeare's reputation became increasingly celebrated after his death and his work has been admired by prominent cultural figures through the centuries. Shakespeare is the most quoted writer in the literature and history of the English-speaking world. He is often considered to be England's "national poet" and is sometimes referred to as the "[[Bard]] of [[Stratford-Upon-Avon|Avon]]" (or simply "The Bard") or the "Swan of Avon".
+[[Image:TheodorLohmann.jpg|150px|thumb|right|'''Theodor Christian Lohmann''']]'''[[Theodor Christian Lohmann]]''' (born October 18, 1831 - died August 31, 1905) was a 19th century German administrative lawyer, civil servant and social reformer, second in importance only to [[Otto von Bismarck]] in the formation of the German social insurance system. He is considered one of the major forces advocating for legislation for occupational safety and health, as co-architect of Bismarck's social security and as a seminal figure in the relation of ''Diakonie''<ref>The English translation as "deaconry" would be inaccurate, since in Germany ''Diakonie'' is also a lay diaconate, i.e. religious service of reconciliation in the world combining the word of faith and the action of love. Its aims are said to include: a) furthering ecumenical relationships among diaconal associations and diaconal communities; b) reflecting on the nature and task of ''diaconia'' in the Biblical sense; c) furthering a sense of ''diaconia'' in churches and congregations; d) strengthening fellowship among members to render mutual help and undertake common tasks.</ref> and social politics.
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