Conrad Weiser, born Johann Conrad Weiser, Jr., was a Pennsylvania German pioneer who served as an interpreter and diplomat between the Pennsylvania Colony and Native American nations. Primarily a farmer, he also worked as a tanner, and later served as a soldier and judge. He lived part of the time for six years at Ephrata Cloister, a Protestant monastic community in Lancaster County.
- Occupation
- linguist, diplomat, translator, interpreter
- Born
- November 2, 1696
- Died
- July 13, 1760