His classical studies made at Biberach an der Riss and Rottweil (1826–1834), he studied philosophy and theology at Tübingen (1834–38), entered the seminary of Rottenburg am Neckar in 1838, and was ordained priest on 11 September 1839.
His academic studies conducted at Biberach an der Riss and Rottweil (1826–1834), he pursued philosophy and theology at Tübingen (1834–38), enrolled in the seminary of Rottenburg am Neckar in 1838, and was consecrated as a priest on 11 September 1839.