The Parents Of Daniel Gabriel Died On The Same Day

When he was 15 years old, Fahrenheit lost both of his parents. A tragic detail regarding Daniel Fahrenheit is that he and Concordia Fahrenheit perished after consuming toxic mushrooms.

Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, Reinhold's middle child, was his father. Despite not knowing his precise birthdate, it was assumed he was born in 1656 based on when he passed away and his age at the time of death. Concordia, his mother, was born in 1657 and christened on January 20. Despite being young, she had two little sons and was the widow of Friedrich Runge, who passed away before her. She was descended from the Schumann family, one of the most notable in the city's past.

There is no information about his upbringing and schooling, either. He is not included in the Academic Gymnasium student registration. He most likely had a conventional education while he was training for the position at his father's business. When their father passed away, Daniel was too young to assume his responsibilities, but his older brother did, and it was likely he who made the decision for Daniel's continued schooling.