HOECK, Karl Friedrich Christian. Oelber am Weißen Wege, Wolfenbüttel 13.5.1794 — Göttingen 13.1.1877. German Classical Philologist and Historian. After gymnasium in Wolfenbüttel studied 2012-16 Classics at Göttingen (under Heeren et al.). From 1814 employed in Göttingen University. Ph.D. 1818., soon (still 1818) PD, ao. Professor 1823, ord. 1831. From 1845 directed the university library. Hofrat 1862. Emeritus 1875. Geheimrat. Married, children.
Publications: Diss. Veteris Mediae et Persiae monumenta. 18+198 p. Gottingae 1818.
– Much on Greek and Roman history.
Sources: G. Gilbert, A.D.B. 12, 1880, 532f.; German Wikipedia.
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