Götze, Albrecht, 1897-1971

Albrecht Goetze (1897-1971) was an assyriologist and teacher. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Heidelberg in 1923. Goetze was a professor at Marburg from 1930-1933. He was dismissed by Hitler's government in 1933, emigrated to the United States in 1934, and became a naturalized citizen in 1940. From 1936-1965, Goetze was a professor at Yale University. He served as director of the American School for Oriental Research in Baghdad from 1948-1956. Goetze was the author of articles and books on the ancient Near East and on ancient inscriptions and texts.

From the description of Albrecht Goetze papers, 1923-1971 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702153714

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