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Walter Burkert

German classical philologist and religious scholar (1931–2015).

Born February 2nd, 1931 in Neuendettelsau.

Died March 11th, 2015 at 84 years old in Uster.

Occupations
classical philologist, classical scholar, historian of religion, linguist, university teacher
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