C. F. W. Walther
1845– · Germany · Romantic
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C. F. W. Walther (1845–after 1900) was a German hymn translator and music scholar who contributed significantly to Lutheran hymnody in the 19th century. He is best known for his translations of German hymns into English, helping to preserve and disseminate the rich tradition of Lutheran sacred music for English-speaking congregations. Walther worked within the German Lutheran tradition and collaborated with other hymnodists to make important historical hymns accessible to new audiences. His translation work was part of the broader movement to document and standardize Lutheran hymnic traditions during the Victorian era.