Ernst Robert Curtius

Ernst Robert Curtius (1886–1956) was a German linguist, translator and university teacher.

Also recorded as E. R. Curtius.

Overview

Born at Thann in 1886, died at Rome in 1956.

In detail

Ernst Robert Curtius studied at University of Bonn, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and University of Strasbourg. Otto Brendel is recorded as having studied under Ernst Robert Curtius. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is history of literature, Romance studies and French literature.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Bonn, Heidelberg and Marburg. Employment is recorded with University of Bonn, Heidelberg University and University of Marburg. Membership is recorded of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities, Medieval Academy of America and Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.

Distinctions recorded are Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America, Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris.

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