Jakob Ammann
Jakob Ammann (also Jacob Amman, Amann; 12 February 1644 – between 1712 and 1730) was a Swiss Anabaptist leader and the namesake of the Amish religious movement.
Jakob Ammann | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | 12 February 1644 Erlenbach im Simmental, Canton of Bern, Switzerland |
| Died | Between October 1712 and 12 April 1730 (aged between 68–86) |
| Religion | Anabaptist |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Spouse | Verena (nee Stüdler) |
| Denomination | Amish |
| Church | Swiss Brethren, Amish |
| Senior posting | |
| Period in office | Late 1600s – early 1700s |
| Post | Bishop |
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