Georg Waitz (October 9, 1813 - May 24, 1886), German historian and politician, was born at Flensburg, in the duchy of Schleswig. He was educated at the Flensburg gymnasium and the universities of Kiel and Berlin. The influence of Ranke early diverted him from his original purpose of studying law, and while still a student he began that series of researches in German medieval history which was to be his life's work. Wikipedia
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