He was born in Steinau, on the Oder (Silesia). He was a student at the Academy of Arts and the Institute of Sacred Music in Berlin. After graduation, he became an organist at both of the main churches in Frankfurt on the Oder. In 1876, he was awarded the title of Royal Music Director (CMD). He composed symphonies, overtures, masses, motets, piano works, etc., and died in Frankfurt on the Oder.