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'''Bunsen, Christian Charles Josiah, Baron von'''. Prussian diplomatist and scholar, b. at Korbach, Waldeck, Aug. 25, 1791; d. Nov. 28, 1860. Studied at Gottingen. After some travels in Germany, undertook the study of Hebrew, Arabic, Persian and Norse, and the religion, laws, languages and literature of the Teutonic races. Went to Berlin, 1815, to lay before Niebuhr his plan of research. Niebuhr was so impressed with his ability, that, two years later, when he became Prussian envoy to the papal court, he made Bunsen his secretary. When in Rome, he promoted the Vatican movement for establishment of the papal church in Prussian dominions to provide for the largely increased Catholic population. Placed in charge of the legation after Niebuhr’s resignation. As a result of differences of views, incurred disfavour of the pope and resigned, 1838. After leaving Rome, Bunsen spent two years as ambassador to Berne, and was transferred, 1842, to London, where he spent the rest of his official life. | {{Style S-Small capitals|'''Bunsen, Christian Charles Josiah, Baron von'''}}. Prussian diplomatist and scholar, b. at Korbach, Waldeck, Aug. 25, 1791; d. Nov. 28, 1860. Studied at Gottingen. After some travels in Germany, undertook the study of Hebrew, Arabic, Persian and Norse, and the religion, laws, languages and literature of the Teutonic races. Went to Berlin, 1815, to lay before Niebuhr his plan of research. Niebuhr was so impressed with his ability, that, two years later, when he became Prussian envoy to the papal court, he made Bunsen his secretary. When in Rome, he promoted the Vatican movement for establishment of the papal church in Prussian dominions to provide for the largely increased Catholic population. Placed in charge of the legation after Niebuhr’s resignation. As a result of differences of views, incurred disfavour of the pope and resigned, 1838. After leaving Rome, Bunsen spent two years as ambassador to Berne, and was transferred, 1842, to London, where he spent the rest of his official life. | ||
Upon accession to Prussian throne of Frederick William IV, 1840, Bunsen, a great admirer of the Anglican Church, just as was the Emperor, was selected to promote the latter’s fantastic scheme of setting up at Jerusalem a Prusso-Anglican bishopric, as a sign of the unity and aggressive force of Protestantism. Bunsen’s political views differed somewhat from those of the Emperor. When the latter refused his plea to enter the Crimean War on the side of the Western Powers, Bunsen resigned in April, 1854, and retired to Bonn. In 1858, he held a seat in the Prussian Upper House. | Upon accession to Prussian throne of Frederick William IV, 1840, Bunsen, a great admirer of the Anglican Church, just as was the Emperor, was selected to promote the latter’s fantastic scheme of setting up at Jerusalem a Prusso-Anglican bishopric, as a sign of the unity and aggressive force of Protestantism. Bunsen’s political views differed somewhat from those of the Emperor. When the latter refused his plea to enter the Crimean War on the side of the Western Powers, Bunsen resigned in April, 1854, and retired to Bonn. In 1858, he held a seat in the Prussian Upper House. | ||