Richard Benz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Richard Benz

German historian

Date of Birth: 12-Jun-1884

Place of Birth: Reichenbach im Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

Date of Death: 09-Nov-1966

Profession: writer, historian

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

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.