Education
He entered into the University of Groningen to study to become a minister of theology. In 1823 he graduated from this university.
He was called to the congregation of Eppenhuizen, Groningen and (shortly after his marriage in 1824) was ordained there as a Minister. He would serve this congregation for three years until in 1827 he became Minister in Noordlaren, Groningen for two years.
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