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Ferdinand Ludwig Herff

1820-11-29 – 1912-05-18

Portrait of Ferdinand Ludwig Herff
Dr.med. Ferdinand von Herff (1820-1912)Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Ferdinand Ludwig Herff (1820–1912) was a 19th-century German-born physician who emigrated to Texas and became a medical pioneer in San Antonio. He was one of the co-founders of the Bettina commune. In 1982, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark 1268 was placed on Malakopf Mountain in Boerne, to honor Herff.
His homesite in San Antonio was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in the year 2000, Marker number 12345.

Occupation & Career

military physician, surgeon, physician

Education

University of Bonn

Legacy Highlights

Organizations & Memberships

Corps Palatia Bonn · Corps Starkenburgia Gießen

Education & Institutions

University of Bonn

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q214854 — wikidata View source

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