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Rudolf KopkeHistorian, teacher at one of the Berlin gymnasiums.
Date of Birth: 23.08.1813
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Biographer and Historian
- Academic Career
- Historical Works
- - "Ludwig Tieck": Study of the German Romantic writer Ludwig Tieck.
- Editorial Contributions
- Legacy
Biographer and Historian
Early Life and EducationLudwig Ferdinand von Ranke was born in 1795 in Wiehe, Germany. He received his education at the Universities of Leipzig and Göttingen, where he studied history and philology.
Academic Career
After graduating, Ranke began his teaching career at a gymnasium in Berlin. He later became a professor of history at the University of Berlin, where he remained for the rest of his career.
Historical Works
Ranke was a prolific writer who produced numerous influential works on German and European history. His most notable works include:
- "De vita et scriptis Luidprandi": Biography of the 10th-century historian Luitprand of Cremona.
- "Ludwig Tieck": Study of the German Romantic writer Ludwig Tieck.
- "Die Anfänge des Königthums bei den Goten": On the origins of kingship among the Goths.
- "Widukind von Corvei": Biography of the 10th-century Saxon historian Widukind of Corvei.
- "Hrotsuit von Gandersheim": Biography of the 10th-century female scribe Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim.
Editorial Contributions
In addition to his own writings, Ranke also edited the prestigious historical series "Monumenta Germaniae Historica". This collection of primary sources on German history became a valuable resource for scholars.
Legacy
Ranke is considered one of the founders of modern historiography. His emphasis on rigorous research and objectivity had a profound influence on the field of history. He died in 1886 in Berlin, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship that continues to inspire historians to this day.
