Herwig Maehler
German classical philologist
About Herwig Maehler
Lived 1935 – 2021 (aged 86). Herwig Maehler was a German classical philologist, university teacher, historian, philologist, papyrologist and byzantinist.
Herwig Maehler, FBA (29 April 1935 – 29 October 2021) was a German historian and papyrologist, who specialized in classics and ancient history.
Biography
He completed his PhD at the University of Hamburg in 1961. In 1975, he completed his Habilitation in classics from the Free University of Berlin.
Awards
He was a fellow of the British Academy.
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Who was Herwig Maehler?
German classical philologist (1935–2021)
When was Herwig Maehler born?
Herwig Maehler was born on 29 April 1935 in Berlin.
When did Herwig Maehler die?
Herwig Maehler died on 29 October 2021 in Vienna.
What was Herwig Maehler's occupation?
Herwig Maehler was a classical philologist, university teacher, historian, philologist, papyrologist and byzantinist.
What nationality was Herwig Maehler?
Herwig Maehler was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herwig Maehler. https://biography.guide/herwig-maehler/
MLA: "Herwig Maehler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herwig-maehler/.
Chicago: "Herwig Maehler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herwig-maehler/.
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