Karl Friedrich Hermann
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Karl Friedrich Hermann | |
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| Born | 4 August 1804 |
| Died | 31 December 1855 (aged 51) |
| Occupation | Philology, Archaeology |
| Nationality | German |
Karl Friedrich Hermann (4 August 1804 – 31 December 1855) was a German classical scholar and antiquary.
He was born at Frankfurt-am-Main. Having studied philosophy at the universities of Heidelberg and Leipzig (and taking a degree in 1824), he went on a tour of Italy; on his return from which he lectured as privatdozent in Heidelberg.[1] In 1832 he was appointed professor of classical philology at the University of Marburg, and in 1833 received the additional offices of second librarian at the university, and director of the philological seminary. In 1842 he transferred to Göttingen as the chair of philology and archaeology, vacant by the death of Otfried Müller.[1] At Göttingen, his colleagues were Friedrich Wilhelm Schneidewin, Ernst von Leutsch and Friedrich Wieseler.[2][1]
