About Walter Ruben
Lived 1899 – 1982 (aged 82). Walter Ruben was a German indologist and university teacher.
Walter Ruben (26 December 1899 – 7 November 1982) was a German Indologist. His main contribution was on the social history of ancient India and on the history of Indian philosophy and literature.
Walter Ruben's Writings
Books 1928 Die Nyayasutra’s Leipzig. 1936 Studien zur Textgeschichte des Ramayana. Stuttgart 1939 Eisenschmiede und Dämonen…. Leiden 1952 Über die Literatur der vorarischen Stämme Indiens. Berlin 1959 Das Pancatantra und seine Morallehre. Berlin 1967-73 Die Gesellschaftliche Entwicklung im alten Indien, vols. 1–6. Berlin
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Ruben?
German Indologist (1899–1982)
When was Walter Ruben born?
Walter Ruben was born on 26 December 1899 in Hamburg.
When did Walter Ruben die?
Walter Ruben died on 7 November 1982 in Berlin.
What was Walter Ruben's occupation?
Walter Ruben was an indologist and university teacher.
What nationality was Walter Ruben?
Walter Ruben was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Ruben (Indologist)
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