The sinologist Wolfgang Franke as researcher and cultural broker

Publication date
2024-08-27
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China
Wolfgang Franke
Sinology
China expertise
Biography
Abstract
The sinologist and historian Wolfgang Franke (1912-2007) significantly influenced German Sinology and our view on China. His academic and personal estate is preserved and managed by the Berlin State Library. This thematic portal offers insights into Franke's life and work. It highlights Wolfgang Franke's lifelong connection with China, his role as a scholar at the University of Hamburg, as cultural broker, and other aspects of his life. Discover manuscripts, letters, and photos from his estate and learn more about one of the most important sinologists of our time.
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Article can be found in the Cross Asia thematic portal of the Berlin State Library.
Translation in German and Chinese available.
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Stefan Messingschlager: The Sinologist Wolfgang Franke as Researcher and Cultural Broker, in: CrossAsia Thematic Portals of the Berlin State Library (2024), abrufbar unter: https://themen.crossasia.org/franke/?lang=en, DOI: https://doi.org/10.48796/20240806-000.
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