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Erik AmburgerGerman historian
Date of Birth: 22.07.1907
Country:  Germany |
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Early Life and Education
Erich Amburgerwas born on Vasilievsky Island in St. Petersburg, Russia, on December 8, 1914. He was the son of Nikolai-Alexander Amburger, a doctor, and Herta Amburger (née Schlottländer).
In 1920, the Amburger family fled Russia through Reval (now Tallinn) and settled in Germany. Erich studied history at the University of Heidelberg and the University of Berlin.
Academic Career
Historian of Germany and RussiaAmburger specialized in the history of Germany and Russia, with a particular focus on Russia's German population. He authored several monographs, including:
- Die Mitglieder der deutschen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin, 1700-1950(1950)
- Die Pastoren Der Evangelischen Kirchen Russlands: Vom Ende Des 16. Jahrhunderts Bis 1937(1998)
- Deutsche in Staat, Wirtschaft Und Gesellschaft Russlands: Die Familie Amburger in St. Petersburg, 1770-1920(1986)
Archivist and Curator
Amburger compiled a vast card catalog of biographical information on foreigners who lived and worked in Russia. He bequeathed this collection to the Osteuropa-Institut in Regensburg, Germany, where it is currently being digitized.
Legacy
Pioneer in Russian-German StudiesErich Amburger was a pioneering scholar in the field of Russian-German relations. His research and archival work have greatly contributed to our understanding of the historical and cultural connections between these two countries.
Preserver of Heritage
Through his history of his own family, Amburger preserved the legacy of Russian Germans who settled in St. Petersburg. His work serves as a testament to the contributions of German immigrants to the social and economic development of Russia.
