Richard Benz

Benz' grave in Heidelberg

Richard Benz (12 June 1884, Reichenbach im Vogtland – 9 November 1966, Heidelberg) was a historian and writer. He came to Heidelberg in 1902, where he was made honorary citizen in 1954. The historian, son of a pastor, is not related to the automotive pioneer Karl Benz. At Heidelberg Benz studied philosophy and cultural history at the university.

Heidelberg awards a medal named after him.

External links

http://www.heidelberg.de/servlet/PB/menu/1146283/index.html

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 46775023 LCCN: n84218468 ISNI: 0000 0001 0895 5838 GND: 118509233 SUDOC: 028443624 BNF: cb12027778d (data)

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