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Otto Kern

German classical philologist and archaeologist (1863-1942) · Writers · Died at 78

Otto Ferdinand Georg Kern was a German classical philologist, archaeologist and epigraphist.

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He specialized in the field of ancient Greek religion, being known for his investigations of Greek mystery cults and Orphism, as well as the ancient city of Magnesia on the Maeander and later also the history of ancient studies. In 1907 he became professor at the University of Halle-Wittenberg, where he became rector in 1915/16.

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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1863 to 1942 · aged 78