About Hugo Rothstein
Lived 1810 – 1865 (aged 54). Hugo Rothstein was a German military officer, writer, musician, teacher, gymnast and sports pedagogue.
Hugo Rothstein (28 August 1810 Erfurt - 28 March 1865 Erfurt) was a Prussian officer, writer, educator and gymnast. He traveled to Sweden to investigate Swedish gymnastics, and introduced it into Prussian military and civil physical training programs. He was a severe critic of the Turners and their German system of gymnastics.
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Who was Hugo Rothstein?
German gymnast (1810-1865)
When was Hugo Rothstein born?
Hugo Rothstein was born on 28 August 1810 in Erfurt.
When did Hugo Rothstein die?
Hugo Rothstein died on 23 March 1865 in Erfurt.
What was Hugo Rothstein's occupation?
Hugo Rothstein was a military officer, writer, musician, teacher, gymnast and sports pedagogue.
What nationality was Hugo Rothstein?
Hugo Rothstein was German.
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