Henric Schartau

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Portrait of Schartau in the Church of Stora Råby outside Lund.

Henric Schartau (27 September 1757 Malmö – 3 February 1825 Lund) was a Swedish Lutheran pietistic clergyman. His theology influenced a revivalist movement known as Schartauanism that is widespread in south and southwest Sweden. In the United States it was influential in western Maine.

Schartau studied to priest at Lund University. He became chaplain (komminister) in Lund Cathedral. As such he also was vicar in the congregation of Stora Råby in southern Sweden (the province of Scania) and rural dean. He became renowned for his harsh and strict sermons, which came to influence several young priests, many of them in the Diocese of Gothenburg.

Some well known Swedish bishops like Bo Giertz have been influenced by the Schartauan teachings.

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Schartau, Henrik (Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge)
Schartau, Henric (Christian Cyclopedia)

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 18030795 LCCN: n81043160 ISNI: 0000 0000 5456 0047 GND: 119392100 SELIBR: 207290

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Name	Schartau, Henric
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Short description	Swedish clergyman
Date of birth	27 September 1757
Place of birth
Date of death	3 February 1825
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