Friedrich Nietzsche's Timeline: Life, Photos, and Key Events
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1844
1850
1854
1858
in 1858
. Because his father had worked for the state (as a pastor) the now-fatherless Nietzsche was offered a scholarship to study at the internationally recognized Schulpforta
1860
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1861
1862
in 1862
. where he argued that historical research had discredited the central teachings of Christianity
1864
on 9/20/1864
. and commenced studies in theology and classical philology, with hope of becoming a minister.
1865
in 1865
in Leipzig
. where he concentrated on studying philology under Professor Friedrich Wilhelm Ritschl
on 6/10/1865
to . Nietzsche wrote to his sister Elisabeth, who was deeply religious, a letter regarding his loss of faith
" Hence the ways of men part: if you wish to strive for peace of soul and pleasure, then believe; if you wish to be a devotee of truth, then inquire ..."