Johann Spörlein (January 7, 1814 – November 19, 1873) was a German Catholic church historian who was a native of Burk, today a neighborhood in the city of Forchheim.
He was a prominent supporter of philosopher Anton Günther (1783–1863).
He studied philosophy and theology in Bamberg, receiving his ordination in 1837.
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