Hermann A. Korff

German literary historian (1882–1963)
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Summary

Hermann A. Korff was born on April 3, 1882[1], in Bremen[2]. He died on July 11, 1963[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as a literary historian[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: German Democratic Republic[8]
  • Employer: Goethe University Frankfurt[9], University of Giessen[10], Leipzig University[11]
  • Educated at: University of Bonn[12]
  • Member of: Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Hermann August Korff[15]
  • Family name: Korff[16]
  • Given name: Hermann[17]
  • Work location: Leipzig[18]
  • Described by source: Dresdner Hefte[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • P14585: 80016[21]

FAQs

Where was Hermann A. Korff born?

Hermann A. Korff's place of birth was Bremen[2].

Where did Hermann A. Korff die?

Hermann A. Korff passed away in Leipzig[4].

What did Hermann A. Korff do for work?

Hermann A. Korff worked as a literary historian[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Hermann A. Korff go to school?

Hermann A. Korff was educated at University of Bonn[12].

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