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August Kluckhohn (6 July 1832 – 19 May 1893) was a German historian, born at Bavenhausen in Lippe. He studied at Heidelberg University as a pupil of Ludwig Häusser, and at the University of Göttingen, where he was influenced by Georg Waitz. In 1858 he went to Munich to become editor of the "critical division" of Sybel's Historische Zeitschrift. He became an instructor in history at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in 1860, five years later being promoted to associate professor. In 1869, he was appointed a full professor of history at the Polytechnic School of Munich, and in 1883, he returned to the University of Göttingen as a successor to historian Reinhold Pauli.

Quick facts about August Kluckhohn

  • Full name: August Kluckhohn
  • Born: 1832-07-06
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q90797

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Who is August Kluckhohn?

August Kluckhohn (6 July 1832 – 19 May 1893) was a German historian, born at Bavenhausen in Lippe. He studied at Heidelberg University as a pupil of Ludwig Häusser, and at the University of Göttingen, where he was influenced by Georg Waitz.

What nationality is August Kluckhohn?

August Kluckhohn is Germany.

When was August Kluckhohn born?

August Kluckhohn was born on 1832-07-06.

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