Hans Rothfels

German historian (1891–1976)
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Summary

Hans Rothfels is a human[1]. He was born in Kassel[2]. He was born on April 12, 1891[3]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He died on June 22, 1976[5]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and scientist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hans Rothfels was born in Kassel[2].
  • Hans Rothfels died in Tübingen[4].
  • Hans Rothfels was born on April 12, 1891[3].
  • Hans Rothfels died on June 22, 1976[5].
  • Hans Rothfels is buried at Berg cemetery[11].
  • Hans Rothfels's father was Max Rothfels[12].
  • Hans Rothfels was married to Hildegard Rothfels[13].
  • Hans Rothfels held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Hans Rothfels is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[15].
  • Hans Rothfels worked as a historian of Modern Age[6].
  • Hans Rothfels's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Hans Rothfels's professions included historian[8].
  • Hans Rothfels's professions included scientist[9].
  • Among Hans Rothfels's employers was University of Tübingen[16].
  • Hans Rothfels was employed by Brown University[17].
  • Among Hans Rothfels's employers was University of Chicago[18].
  • Among Hans Rothfels's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • Hans Rothfels's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[20].
  • Hans Rothfels was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
  • Hans Rothfels's doctoral advisor was Hermann Oncken[22].
  • Hans Rothfels's doctoral advisor was Hans Bernhard Schweinitz[23].
  • A notable student of Hans Rothfels was Wolfram Fischer[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Rothfels is The German Opposition to Hitler: An Appraisal[25].
  • Hans Rothfels received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[26].
  • Hans Rothfels received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Rothfels was born in Kassel[2]. He was born on April 12, 1891[3]. His father was Max Rothfels[12]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[15].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]. Doctoral advisors include Hermann Oncken[22], a historian of Modern Age[36], 1869–1945[37], of Germany[38] and Hans Bernhard Schweinitz[23], a civil servant[39], 1926–2008[40], of Germany[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of Modern Age[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and scientist[9]. Employers include University of Tübingen[16], a comprehensive university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1477[44], headquartered in Tübingen[45]; Brown University[17], a private university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1765[48], headquartered in Providence[49]; University of Chicago[18], a private university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1890[52], headquartered in Chicago[53]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], a comprehensive university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1809[56], headquartered in Berlin[57]. A notable student of Hans Rothfels was Wolfram Fischer[24]. Doctoral students include Gotthard Jasper[58], a historian[59], 1934–2024[60], of Germany[61], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[62], specialised in history[63]; Anneliese Triller[64], a historian[65], 1903–1998[66], of Germany[67], awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice[68], specialised in history[69]; and Ernst Klink[70].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hans Rothfels is The German Opposition to Hitler: An Appraisal[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[26], an order of merit[71], in Germany[72], founded in 1974[73]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27], a civil decoration[74], in Prussia[75], founded in 1842[76]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[77], a grade of an order[78], in Germany[79]; and honorary doctor of the University of Freiburg[80], an award[81], in Germany[82].

Personal Life

Hans Rothfels was married to Hildegard Rothfels[13]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[83].

Death and Burial

Hans Rothfels died on June 22, 1976[5]. He passed away in Tübingen[4]. He is buried at Berg cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Hans Rothfels ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

His notable doctoral advisees include Ernst Klink[86], a military historian[87], 1923–1993[88] and Karl Heinz Bremer[89], a historian[90], 1911–1942[91], of German Reich[92].

FAQs

Where was Hans Rothfels born?

Born in Kassel[2].

Where did Hans Rothfels die?

Hans Rothfels died in Tübingen[4].

Who were Hans Rothfels's parents?

Hans Rothfels's father was Max Rothfels[12].

Who was Hans Rothfels married to?

Hans Rothfels's spouses include Hildegard Rothfels[13].

What did Hans Rothfels do for work?

Hans Rothfels worked as historian of Modern Age[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and scientist[9].

Where did Hans Rothfels go to school?

Hans Rothfels was educated at Heidelberg University[20] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].

What awards did Hans Rothfels receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[26], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[77], and honorary doctor of the University of Freiburg[80].

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