Award
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q61146 · wikidata
SACRED LEGACY ARCHIVES™
Kurt Hahn
1886-06-05 – 1974-12-14
Life & Legacy
Kurt Matthias Robert Martin Hahn (5 June 1886 – 14 December 1974) was a German educator. He was decisive in founding Stiftung Louisenlund, Schule Schloss Salem, Gordonstoun, Outward Bound, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and the first of the United World Colleges, Atlantic College.
Occupation & Career
pedagogue, head teacher, teacher, politician
Education
Christ Church; Heidelberg University; University of Oxford; University of Freiburg; University of Göttingen; Royal Wilhelms-Gymnasium
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire · Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Education & Institutions
Christ Church · Heidelberg University · Royal Wilhelms-Gymnasium · University of Freiburg · University of Göttingen · University of Oxford
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q61146 · wikidata
Family Father
Oskar Hahn
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q61146 · wikidata
Family Mother
Charlotte Hahn
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q61146 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q61146 — wikidata View source
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