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Friedrich Karl Hermann Kruse

1790-07-21 – 1866-08-03

Portrait of Friedrich Karl Hermann Kruse
Portrait of Friedrich KruseCredit: Eduard Hau

Life & Legacy

Friedrich Karl Hermann Kruse (21 July 1790 – 3 August 1866) was a German historian born in Oldenburg.
In 1813 he obtained his doctorate from the University of Leipzig. Beginning in 1816 he taught classes at Maria Magdalena Gymnasium in Breslau, and in 1821 was appointed professor of ancient and medieval history and geography at the University of Halle. From 1828 to 1853 he was a professor at the Imperial University of Dorpat.

Occupation & Career

historian, university teacher, geographer, teacher

Legacy Highlights

Employer

Imperial University of Dorpat · Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Organizations & Memberships

Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q73496 — wikidata View source

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