Hans Mommsen
Historian and academic
Born
November 5th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
November 5th, 2015
9 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Born in 1930, a prominent German historian focused on modern and contemporary history. Contributed significantly to the study of the Weimar Republic and the history of Nazi Germany. Held a professor position at the University of Bochum and published extensively on German history. Influenced historical discourse with a critical perspective on totalitarian regimes, engaging in political debates and public discussions related to historical events.
Authored 'The Rise and Fall of Weimar'
Published numerous works on Nazi Germany
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