Charlotte von Kirschbaum (June 25, 1899 – July 24, 1975) was a German theologian, and pupil of Karl Barth.
Charlotte von Kirschbaum was born in Ingolstadt. In 1916 her father died in the war. This induced her to be trained as a nurse. In 1924 she met Karl Barth personally and in 1929 moved in with Nelly and Karl Barth and their five children in Münster.
Read more about Charlotte Von Kirschbaum: 35 Year Relationship With Karl Barth and Nelly Barth, Work With Karl Barth, Theological Work, End of Life and Burial, Writings, Further Reading
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