Manfred Bensing

German historian of modern age (1927-1996)
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Manfred Bensing

Summary

Manfred Bensing is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mühlhausen/Thuringia[2]. He was born on June 27, 1927[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on January 22, 1996[5]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[6], university teacher[7], fitter[8], welder[9], and school teacher in the Swedish school system[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Mühlhausen/Thuringia[2], Manfred Bensing…
  • Manfred Bensing passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Manfred Bensing was born on June 27, 1927[3].
  • Manfred Bensing died on January 22, 1996[5].
  • Manfred Bensing held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Manfred Bensing held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[12].
  • Manfred Bensing held citizenship in German Reich[13].
  • Manfred Bensing worked as a historian of Modern Age[6].
  • Manfred Bensing's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Manfred Bensing's professions included fitter[8].
  • Manfred Bensing's professions included welder[9].
  • Manfred Bensing worked as a school teacher in the Swedish school system[10].
  • Manfred Bensing was employed by Leipzig University[14].
  • Manfred Bensing was employed by Leipzig University[15].
  • Manfred Bensing's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[16].
  • Manfred Bensing's doctoral advisor was Ingrid Mittenzwei[17].
  • Manfred Bensing's doctoral advisor was Max Steinmetz[18].
  • Manfred Bensing received the Banner of Labor[19].
  • Manfred Bensing received the National Prize of East Germany[20].
  • Manfred Bensing received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[21].
  • Manfred Bensing received the Ehrennadel der Nationalen Front[22].
  • Manfred Bensing received the Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services[23].
  • Manfred Bensing received the Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services[24].
  • Manfred Bensing is recorded as male[25].
  • Manfred Bensing's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Manfred Bensing was born in Mühlhausen/Thuringia[2]. He was born on June 27, 1927[3].

Education

Manfred Bensing's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[16]. Doctoral advisors include Ingrid Mittenzwei[17], a historian of Modern Age[27], 1929–2012[28], of Germany[29], awarded the Banner of Labor[30] and Max Steinmetz[18], a historian[31], 1912–1990[32], of Germany[33], awarded the National Prize of East Germany[34]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of Modern Age[6], university teacher[7], fitter[8], welder[9], and school teacher in the Swedish school system[10]. Employers include Leipzig University[14], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1409[38], headquartered in Leipzig[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Banner of Labor[19], an order[40], in German Democratic Republic[41], founded in 1954[42]; National Prize of East Germany[20], a national award[43], in German Democratic Republic[44], founded in 1949[45]; Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[21], a grade of an order[46], in German Democratic Republic[47]; Ehrennadel der Nationalen Front[22], an award[48], in German Democratic Republic[49]; and Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services[23], a medallion[50], in German Democratic Republic[51], founded in 1956[52].

Personal Life

Manfred Bensing was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[53].

Death and Burial

Manfred Bensing died on January 22, 1996[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

FAQs

Where was Manfred Bensing born?

Born in Mühlhausen/Thuringia[2], Manfred Bensing…

Where did Manfred Bensing die?

Manfred Bensing passed away in Leipzig[4].

What did Manfred Bensing do for work?

Manfred Bensing worked as historian of Modern Age[6], university teacher[7], fitter[8], welder[9], and school teacher in the Swedish school system[10].

Where did Manfred Bensing go to school?

Manfred Bensing was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[16].

What awards did Manfred Bensing receive?

Honors received include Banner of Labor[19], National Prize of East Germany[20], Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[21], and Ehrennadel der Nationalen Front[22].

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  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Professorenkatalog der Universität Leipzig. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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