Family Spouse
Juliane Dillenius
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q101049 · wikidata
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Robert Lehmann-Nitsche
1872-11-09 – 1938-04-09
Life & Legacy
Robert Lehmann‑Nitsche (November 9, 1872 in Radomierz – April 9, 1938 in Berlin) was a German anthropologist who spent thirty years in Argentina as director of the Anthropological Section of the La Plata Museum and professor at the University of Buenos Aires. He became an authority on indigenous peoples in Argentina and concluded his academic career at the Friedrich Wilhelm University of Berlin. After his death, he was accused of racism and having used research methods disrespectful of the rights of native Argentines.
Occupation & Career
anthropologist, photographer, physician, ethnologist, researcher
Legacy Highlights
Employer
La Plata Museum
Organizations & Memberships
National Academy of History of Argentina · Royal Galician Academy
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q101049 — wikidata View source
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