Franz Eugen Schlachter was a Swiss theologian and translator, best known for his work on the Schlachter Bible, a German translation of the Bible. Born in 1859, he dedicated much of his life to biblical studies and translation, aiming to make the scriptures accessible to German-speaking Christians. His translation was first published in 1910 and has been influential in Protestant circles. Schlachter's translation is notable for its clarity and faithfulness to the original texts. It has undergone several revisions, with the most recent being in 2000. His work continues to be used by many churches and individuals, contributing to the understanding of the Christian faith in the German language.