Kurt Hahn

Teacher

Birthday June 5, 1886

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Berlin, Germany

DEATH DATE Dec 14, 1974 (88)

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About

German educator who is considered a pioneer in the field of experiential education. He founded the United World College, the Atlantic College, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. He became known for his Ten Expeditionary Learning Principles.

Before Fame

He attended four universities, including the University of Oxford. He was imprisoned for five days in 1933 after speaking out publicly against Adolf Hitler. Upon his release, he was forced to move to England.

Trivia

He founded and served as headmaster for the Schule Schloss Salem boarding school in Germany. The Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School was founded in Brooklyn, New York City in 2007 in his honor.

Family Life

He was raised Jewish by his parents.

Associated With

He believed the work of William Shakespeare was better read in German than in English.