Paul de Lagarde
German biblical scholar and orientalist (1827–1891) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Paul Anton de Lagarde (2 November 1827 – 22 December 1891) was a German biblical scholar and orientalist, sometimes regarded as one of the greatest orientalists of the 19th century.[1] Lagarde's strong support of anti-Semitism, vocal opposition to Christianity, Social Darwinism and anti-Slavism are viewed as having been among the most influential in supporting the ideology of Nazism.[2][3][4]
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Paul de Lagarde | |
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Born | (1827-11-02)2 November 1827 Berlin, Prussia |
Died | 22 December 1891(1891-12-22) (aged 64) |
Other names | Paul Bötticher |
Occupation | Orientalist |
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His great learning and gifts were mixed with dogmatism and distrust in the activities of others.[5] In politics, he belonged to the Prussian Conservative party. He died in Göttingen on 22 December 1891.