Hermann Usener

German classical philologist (1834–1905).

Born October 23rd, 1834 in Weilburg.

Died October 21st, 1905 at 70 years old in Bonn (myocardial infarction).

Occupations
classical philologist, linguist, mythographer, religious studies scholar, university teacher, writer
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Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon