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Albert Rehm

1871 – 1949

German classical philologist

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About Albert Rehm

Lived 1871 – 1949 (aged 77). Albert Rehm was a German classical philologist, teacher, epigrapher and pedagogue.

Albert Rehm (August 15, 1871 (in Augsburg)- July 31, 1949 (in Munich)) was a German philologist best known for his work on the Antikythera mechanism - he was the first to propose that it was an astronomical calculator.

Services Albert Rehm has made numerous contributions to both education and science. He has made important contributions to realism in particular: the volume Precise Sciences in the Introduction to Classical Philology by Alfred Gercke and Eduard Norden, as well as numerous essays and articles for the Realencyclopädie der classischen Altertumswissenschaft. He also wrote valuable works in epigraphy and archeology.

Literature He is mentioned in these books: AuthorName of BookInSeen in Pages Franz BrunhölzlTheodor Hopfner (1886-1945), Viktor Stegemann (1902-1948), Albert Rehm (1871-1949)Eikasmós 4, 1993pp. 203–216 Heinz HaffterAlbert Rehm †Gnomon 22, 1950pp. 315–318 Hildebrecht HommelAlbert Rehm to the memoryGymnasium 59, 1952pp. 193–195

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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert Rehm?

German classical philologist (1871-1949)

When was Albert Rehm born?

Albert Rehm was born on 15 August 1871 in Augsburg.

When did Albert Rehm die?

Albert Rehm died on 31 July 1949 in Munich.

What was Albert Rehm's occupation?

Albert Rehm was a classical philologist, teacher, epigrapher and pedagogue.

What nationality was Albert Rehm?

Albert Rehm was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert Rehm

· Wikidata: Q1461573

· DBpedia: Albert Rehm

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