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Alfred Francis Pribram

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Alfred Francis Pribram (1859–1942) was a British historian of Austrian descent.

Life

He was born on 1 September 1859 in London, England, the son of Heinrich Pribram and Sophie Pribram.[1] He died on 7 May 1942 in London.[1] Pribram was of Jewish descent. After the Anschluss in 1938, his teaching license was revoked due to his Jewish origin.[2][3][4]

Career

Pribram contributed several biographies to the Encyclopedia Britannica.[5] He was professor of history at the University of Vienna from 1894 to 1930.[6] From 1929 onwards, he was responsible for the Austrian part of the International scientific committee on price history.[7]

Pribram wrote several books on history and foreign affairs.[8][9]

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