Elisabeth Roth
Elisabeth Roth (born November 30, 1920 in Hösbach ; † May 4, 2010 ) was a German folklorist .
Career
On April 6, 1970, Roth was appointed associate professor at the Bamberg University of Education . From January 1, 1971 until her retirement on March 31, 1989, she was a full professor of local history and folklore. As the founding rector, she played a key role in the development of the newly founded Bamberg University .
Honors
- 1981: Culture Prize of the Upper Franconian Economy (Chamber of Commerce for Upper Franconia)
- 1984: Federal Cross of Merit, 1st class
- 1990: Citizen's Medal of the City of Bamberg
- 1991: Culture Prize of the Upper Franconian Foundation
- 1991: Medal "Pro Meritis"
- 1995: Letter of honor from the Hösbach market
- 1995: Medal of Honor "bene merenti" in gold from the Otto Friedrich University of Bamberg
Foundation, endowment
The Otto Meyer and Elisabeth Roth Foundation is named after Elisabeth Roth and her husband, the Franconian regional historian Otto Meyer (1906–2000) . The Otto Meyer and Elisabeth Roth Prize is awarded annually for outstanding doctorates on topics relating to rural areas in Franconia.
Web links
- Obituary (PDF; 7 kB) from the Chair of European Ethnology at the University of Bamberg
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Roth, Elisabeth |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German folklorist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 30, 1920 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hösbach |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 4, 2010 |