Karl G. Maeser

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Karl Gottfried Maeser (January 16, 1828-February 15, 1901) immigrated to the United States in 1856, ending up in Utah with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1860. In 1876, Maeser became the second principal of Brigham Young Academy [1] in Provo, Utah, which was later to become Brigham Young University.

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Meissen is known as the birthplace of Karl G. Maeser. As the first president of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and superintendent of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' educational system, Karl. G. Maeser was born, raised and educated in Meissen. Now, as a result, the two cities share a sister-city relationship. The connection between Provo and Meissen through Karl. G. Maeser was the original inspiration for the sister-city partnership. It is the hope of both cities that the relationship will grow to include the exchange of delegations, including manufacturers, youth, academicians, scientists, artists, associations, clubs, tourists, technicians and others, which will result in enriching the cultures of the respective cities. As of 2001 the two cities have been sending high school age students on a three week long exchange to gain more knowledge about their differences in society and culture. [2] [3]