Klaus Zernack

German historian of modern age, historian of eastern europe and historian (1931–2017)
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Summary

Klaus Zernack was born on June 14, 1931[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on November 3, 2017[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[5], historian of Eastern Europe[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
  • Field of work: history[10]
  • Employer: Freie Universität Berlin[11], Goethe University Frankfurt[12], University of Giessen[13]
  • Educated at: Freie Universität Berlin[14]
  • Award received: Samuel-Bogumil-Linde prize[15]
  • Member of: Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[16], Polish Academy of Sciences[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Given name: Klaus[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Name in native language: Klaus Zernack[21]

FAQs

Where was Klaus Zernack born?

Klaus Zernack was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Klaus Zernack die?

Klaus Zernack passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Klaus Zernack do for work?

Klaus Zernack worked as a historian of Modern Age[5], historian of Eastern Europe[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Klaus Zernack go to school?

Klaus Zernack was educated at Freie Universität Berlin[14].

What awards did Klaus Zernack receive?

Honors received include Samuel-Bogumil-Linde prize[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . czlonkowie.pan.pl. Retrieved . czlonkowie.pan.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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