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Andreas Hillgruber

German historian (1925-1989).

Born January 18th, 1925 in Węgorzewo.

Died May 8th, 1989 at 64 years old in Cologne (esophageal cancer).

Occupations
historian, historian of Modern Age, military historian, pedagogue, university teacher
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson