Anton Rohner
Joseph August Rohner commonly known as Anton Rohner was a Swiss clergyman, professor, pastor, philosopher and member of the Dominican Order. Since 1940, he served as principal of the University of Fribourg. He was a great-uncle of Albert Ziegler.
Early life and education
Rohner was born 24 February 1871 in Au, St. Gallen, Switzerland, the seventh of twelve children, to Joseph Gebhard Rohner and Anna Maria. His father was a well-respected personality who served as municipal councilor and as a member of the Cantonal Council of St. Gallen. He was active in the textile industry. Rohner's elder brother, Gebhard Jr., served as custodian of the Abbey of Saint Gall. His youngest brother, Joseph Carl Rohner known as Anselm, was clergy as well in Lucerne.He completed the Gymnasium in Engelberg and at the Lyceum Schwyz. Then he studied philosophy and theology at the University of Fribourg and the University of Düsseldorf.