German missionary to India (1867–1921)
Volbrecht Nagel |
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Born | November 3, 1867
Stammheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse |
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Died | May 12, 1921
Wiedenest, Germany |
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Alma mater | Basel Mission Training Institute |
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Occupation | Missionary |
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Known for | Pioneer of the Kerala Brethren movement |
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Spouse | Harriet Mitchell |
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Children | 5 sons, 2 daughters |
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Volbrecht Nagel (3 November 1867 – 12 May 1921) was a German missionary to the Malabar coast of India. Initially associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church, he later joined the Open Brethren, and is remembered now as a pioneer of the Kerala Brethren movement.