About Richard Benz
Lived 1884 – 1966 (aged 82). Richard Benz was a German historian, writer and essayist.
Richard Benz (12 June 1884, Reichenbach im Vogtland – 9 November 1966, Heidelberg) was a historian and writer. He came to Heidelberg in 1902, where he was made honorary citizen in 1954. The historian, son of a pastor, is not related to the automotive pioneer Karl Benz. At Heidelberg Benz studied philosophy and cultural history at the university.
Heidelberg awards a medal named after him.
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Who was Richard Benz?
German historian (1884-1966)
When was Richard Benz born?
Richard Benz was born on 12 June 1884 in Reichenbach im Vogtland.
When did Richard Benz die?
Richard Benz died on 9 November 1966 in Heidelberg.
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Richard Benz was a historian, writer and essayist.
What nationality was Richard Benz?
Richard Benz was German.
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