Birthdate: December 21, 1795
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Wiehe, Roßleben-Wiehe, Germany
Died: May 23, 1886
Leopold von Ranke was a renowned German historian recognized for his innovative contributions to modern source-based history. He pioneered the seminar teaching method, stressed the importance of archival research, and analyzed historical documents. Drawing on the approaches of the Göttingen school of history, he founded the first historical seminar, which established benchmarks for future historical writing. Ranke’s impact on Western historiography is profound, as he emphasized primary sources, narrative history, and international affairs. He is regarded as a symbol of the exceptional standards in 19th-century German historical scholarship.
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