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{{Infobox person | [[File:DBP - Nobelpreisträger, Ludwig Quidde - 50 Pfennig - 1975.jpg|thumb]] {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Ludwig Quidde | | name = Ludwig Quidde | ||
| birth_date = 23 March 1858 | |||
| birth_date = March | |||
| birth_place = Bremen, Germany | | birth_place = Bremen, Germany | ||
| death_date = March | | death_date = 4 March 1941 | ||
| death_place = Geneva, Switzerland | | death_place = Geneva, Switzerland | ||
| nationality = German | | nationality = German | ||
| occupation = Historian, Politician | | occupation = Historian, Politician, Pacifist | ||
| | | notable_works = ''Caligula: A Study in Roman Imperial Insanity'' | ||
| awards = [[Nobel Peace Prize]] (1927) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Ludwig Quidde''' (March | '''Ludwig Quidde''' (23 March 1858 – 4 March 1941) was a German historian, politician, and pacifist who is best known for his work in the peace movement and his opposition to militarism. He was awarded the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] in 1927, sharing it with [[Ferdinand Buisson]]. | ||
== Early Life and Education == | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Ludwig Quidde was born in | Ludwig Quidde was born in Bremen, Germany, into a wealthy and influential family. He studied history and philosophy at the universities of [[University of Göttingen|Göttingen]], [[University of Strasbourg|Strasbourg]], and [[University of Munich|Munich]]. He completed his doctorate in 1881 with a dissertation on the history of the Holy Roman Empire. | ||
== | == Academic Career == | ||
Quidde's | Quidde's academic career began with his work as a historian. He published several works on medieval and modern history, but his most famous scholarly work was ''Caligula: A Study in Roman Imperial Insanity'', published in 1894. This work was a critical analysis of the Roman Emperor Caligula, using the historical figure as a metaphor for contemporary political issues in Germany. | ||
== Political Involvement == | |||
Quidde became increasingly involved in politics, particularly in the peace movement. He was a member of the [[German Peace Society]] and later became its president. His political activities were often controversial, especially his outspoken criticism of German militarism and his advocacy for disarmament. | |||
== | === Opposition to Militarism === | ||
Quidde was a vocal critic of the German Empire's military policies. His pamphlet ''Caligula'' was seen as a veiled critique of [[Kaiser Wilhelm II]], which led to his arrest and a brief imprisonment in 1896. Despite this, he continued to advocate for peace and disarmament throughout his life. | |||
== | === Role in the Peace Movement === | ||
Quidde played a significant role in the international peace movement. He was a delegate to numerous peace conferences and worked closely with other prominent pacifists, including [[Bertha von Suttner]] and [[Alfred Hermann Fried]]. His efforts were recognized when he was awarded the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] in 1927. | |||
== Later Life and Exile == | |||
With the rise of the [[Nazi Party]] in Germany, Quidde's position became increasingly precarious. In 1933, he fled to Switzerland to escape persecution. He continued his work for peace from exile, but his influence waned as Europe moved towards war. | |||
== | == Death == | ||
Quidde | Ludwig Quidde died in Geneva, Switzerland, on 4 March 1941. His legacy as a historian and pacifist remains significant, particularly his contributions to the peace movement and his critique of militarism. | ||
== Also see == | == Also see == | ||
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* [[German Peace Society]] | * [[German Peace Society]] | ||
* [[Pacifism]] | * [[Pacifism]] | ||
* [[Kaiser Wilhelm II]] | * [[Kaiser Wilhelm II]] | ||
* [[Bertha von Suttner]] | |||
{{Nobel Peace Prize Laureates}} | {{Nobel Peace Prize Laureates 1921-1940}} | ||
[[Category:German historians]] | [[Category:German historians]] | ||
[[Category:German pacifists]] | [[Category:German pacifists]] | ||
[[Category:Nobel Peace Prize laureates]] | [[Category:Nobel Peace Prize laureates]] | ||
[[Category:People from Bremen]] | |||
[[Category:1858 births]] | [[Category:1858 births]] | ||
[[Category:1941 deaths]] | [[Category:1941 deaths]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:44, 9 December 2024
Ludwig Quidde (23 March 1858 – 4 March 1941) was a German historian, politician, and pacifist who is best known for his work in the peace movement and his opposition to militarism. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1927, sharing it with Ferdinand Buisson.
Early Life and Education[edit]
Ludwig Quidde was born in Bremen, Germany, into a wealthy and influential family. He studied history and philosophy at the universities of Göttingen, Strasbourg, and Munich. He completed his doctorate in 1881 with a dissertation on the history of the Holy Roman Empire.
Academic Career[edit]
Quidde's academic career began with his work as a historian. He published several works on medieval and modern history, but his most famous scholarly work was Caligula: A Study in Roman Imperial Insanity, published in 1894. This work was a critical analysis of the Roman Emperor Caligula, using the historical figure as a metaphor for contemporary political issues in Germany.
Political Involvement[edit]
Quidde became increasingly involved in politics, particularly in the peace movement. He was a member of the German Peace Society and later became its president. His political activities were often controversial, especially his outspoken criticism of German militarism and his advocacy for disarmament.
Opposition to Militarism[edit]
Quidde was a vocal critic of the German Empire's military policies. His pamphlet Caligula was seen as a veiled critique of Kaiser Wilhelm II, which led to his arrest and a brief imprisonment in 1896. Despite this, he continued to advocate for peace and disarmament throughout his life.
Role in the Peace Movement[edit]
Quidde played a significant role in the international peace movement. He was a delegate to numerous peace conferences and worked closely with other prominent pacifists, including Bertha von Suttner and Alfred Hermann Fried. His efforts were recognized when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1927.
Later Life and Exile[edit]
With the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany, Quidde's position became increasingly precarious. In 1933, he fled to Switzerland to escape persecution. He continued his work for peace from exile, but his influence waned as Europe moved towards war.
Death[edit]
Ludwig Quidde died in Geneva, Switzerland, on 4 March 1941. His legacy as a historian and pacifist remains significant, particularly his contributions to the peace movement and his critique of militarism.
