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Friedrich KortumGerman historian
Date of Birth: 24.02.1788
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Academic Career
- Historical Works
- Medieval History
- Modern History
- Posthumous Publications
Early Life and Education
Born in Basel, Germany, Ludwig Heinrich August Reichlin-Meldegg was a prominent German historian. His early life and education are not well documented.
Academic Career
In his distinguished academic career, Reichlin-Meldegg held professorships at three prestigious universities: Basel, Bern, and Heidelberg. His scholarly contributions were widely recognized in academic circles.
Historical Works
Ancient HistoryReichlin-Meldegg's historical works spanned various eras and regions. His study on "Friedrich I mit seinen Freunden und Feinden," published in 1818, examined the life and reign of the German emperor. He also authored "Kleon der Demagog" in 1819, focusing on the Athenian statesman.
Medieval History
In the field of medieval history, Reichlin-Meldegg made significant contributions with his works "Zur Geschichte Hellenischer Staatsverfassungen" (1821) and "Ensstehungs-geschichte der freistädtischen Bunde im Mittelalter" (1827-1829).
Modern History
Reichlin-Meldegg's historical analysis extended to modern times with works such as "Die Geschichte des Mittelalters" (1836-1837), "R?mische Geschichte" (1843), and "Entstehungsgeschichte des Jesuitenordens" (1843). His "R?ckbick auf Pestalozzi" (1846) provided an insightful retrospective on the educational reformer.
Posthumous Publications
After Reichlin-Meldegg's demise, his manuscripts were compiled and published by his associate, Johann Gottfried Hottinger. These posthumous works included "Geschichte Europas im Uebergang vom Mittelalter zur Neuzeit" (1860-1861) and "Geschichtliche Forschungen im Gebiete des Alterlhums, des Mittelalters und der Neuzeit" (1863).
