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Nikolaus Ehlen

1886-12-09 – 1965-10-18

Life & Legacy

Nikolaus Ehlen (born 9 December 1886 in Graach an der Mosel, died 8 October 1965 in Velbert) was a German pacifist teacher. He was a Catholic pioneer of the Selbsthilfe-Siedlungsbau, which was a movement to help workers get their own home.

Occupation & Career

politician, secondary school teacher, social reformer, teacher

Education

University of Münster

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Education & Institutions

University of Münster

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q105597 — wikidata View source

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