Career

He fought in the First Schleswig War as a soldier, before moving to Brazil. After arriving in 1851, he established himself in Pelotas in the province of Rio Grande do Sul. He worked as a cook, painter and bookkeeper before becoming a journalist.

In 1886, already living in Porto Alegre, he became editor of "A Reforma", the Liberal Party"s official newspaper, which headed the abolitionist campaign in the province.

He continued a monarchist until his death, and was seen as an important person in the German colonies of Rio Grande do Sul.