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Hugo Willrich

1867-08-20 – 1950-06-20

Life & Legacy

Hugo Willrich (August 20, 1867 – June 20, 1950) was a German teacher and classical historian of the Hellenistic era and Roman era. He was also a scholar of Hellenistic Judaism, albeit from a secular German Protestant perspective. He was born in Pomerania, but spent most of his life living in Göttingen. He eventually became a firm antisemite who advocated harsh measures against German Jews, and was active in organizing local antisemitic groups in Göttingen.

Occupation & Career

historian, university teacher, secondary school teacher, historian of classical antiquity, teacher

Education

University of Göttingen

Legacy Highlights

Employer

University of Göttingen

Organizations & Memberships

Deutschvölkischer Schutz und Trutzbund

Education & Institutions

University of Göttingen

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1635869 — wikidata View source

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