(Type of publication: newspaper article)
David Heinrich v. Müller
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AT-OeAW-BA-3-27-F-00060
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Authors:
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Rhodokanakis, Nikolaus
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Book title:
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Neue Freie Presse (Morgenblatt)
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Volume:
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17375 (05.01.1913)
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Locality:
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Wien
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Pages:
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32-33
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Language:
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German
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Contents:
Nikolaus Rhodokanakis (1876-1945), professor of Semitic philology at the University of Graz (Austria), pays tribute to the work of David Heinrich Müller (1846-1912), professor of Semitic philology at the University of Vienna. He recalls the lectures of his 'excessively sharp-minded' teacher and the way he took interest in the work of his students, whom he wanted to prepare for life as a scientist in such a way that they would be spared harsh criticism, especially in their difficult beginnings.
He highlights Müller's role in leading an expedition to South Arabia (November 1898 - March 1899) and his merit in publishing studies on the modern South Arabian languages Mehri and Shehri.
Rhodokanakis also describes Müller's 'feverish activity' in the last years of his life to secure the scientific estate of Eduard Glaser (1855-1908) for Austria.
After the acquisition of the Glaser Collection by the then Imperial Academy of Sciences (today's Austrian Academy of Sciences), 'Müller found no peace until the vast material was accommodated, arranged and distributed. ... He clung to the 'Glaseriana' as if it were a treasure, the most valuable of his life.'
Unfortunately, Müller did not live to see the release of Glaser's description of his memorable journey to Marib, which was to launch the publication of the Glaser Collection.
Rhodokanakis concludes his obituary with the words: 'His memory is enshrined in the hearts of his friends and students. What he did for research in the pursuit of truth will live on as a part of the light
that shines forever.'
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