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Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy

(1888–1973) Historian Germany

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Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy was a historian from Germany, best known for Des Christen Zukunft; oder, Wir überholen die Moderne.

Quick Facts About Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy

Born
July 6, 1888
Died
February 24, 1973
Nationality
Germany
Profession
Historian
Notable works
Des Christen Zukunft; oder, Wir überholen die Moderne

About Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy

Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy was a historian and social philosopher, whose work spanned the disciplines of history, theology, sociology, linguistics and beyond. Born in Berlin, Germany into a non-observant Jewish family, the son of a prosperous banker, he converted to Christianity in his late teens, and thereafter the interpretation and reinterpretation of Christianity was a consistent theme in his writings. After graduating from High School, he served as a voluntary teacher at the Samsonschule in Wolfenbuettel. He met and married Margrit Hüssy in 1914. In 1925, the couple legally combined their names. They had a son, Hans, in 1921.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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