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Börne, Ludwig, 1786-1837

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1786 - 1837

Biography

Karl Ludwig Börne (born "Loeb Baruch"; 6 May 1786 – 12 February 1837) was a German-Jewish political writer and satirist, who is considered part of the Young Germany movement. He studied constitutional law and political science at University of Heidelberg and Giessen. There, he received his PhD in 1809 with the dissertation "Ueber die Geometrische Vertheilung der Staatsgebiete." In 1818, he converted to Lutheran Protestantism, changing his name from Loeb Baruch to Ludwig Börne.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Ludwig Börne letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 807414
Mss 807414
Date(s): 1807-07-14
Abstract

In English.

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