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Ernst Curtius

German archaeologist and historian (1814–1896).

Born September 2nd, 1814 in Lübeck.

Died July 11th, 1896 at 81 years old in Berlin.

Occupations
anthropologist, archaeologist, art historian, classical archaeologist, historian, politician, university teacher, writer
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