Eugene Sierke
Eugen Sierke (born September 2, 1845 in Saalfeld , East Prussia , † November 21, 1925 in Braunschweig ) was a German cultural historian and, as a newspaper editor , did outstanding work for the development of the press .
Life
He attended grammar school in Königsberg and Rastenburg and, after graduating from high school, studied classical philology in Leipzig . In 1869 he received his doctorate and turned to journalism.
In his first professional station he wrote theater and literary reviews for the Hartungsche Zeitung . Then he switched to the Berlin Daily Rundschau. After almost a year as an editor in Hanover , Sierke came to Braunschweig in 1874. He took over the role of editor-in-chief at the Braunschweiger Tageblatt .
Sierke gave up the position in 1895. When the Tageblatt appeared in the Braunschweigische Landeszeitung in 1897 , Sierke was brought back to the editorial staff. He was given responsibility for the day part. Soon afterwards he was also the editor-in-chief of the Braunschweigische Landeszeitung.
Eugen Sierke remained active as a cultural historian over the entire period of his editorial work. His " Loose Study Papers on Modern Theater " published in 1881, for example, received a lot of attention .
Act
The independence of the press and the protection of personal rights were among the basic values of journalistic work for Eugen Sierke . He campaigned for these basic values, among other things, in the Reich Association of the German Press and as chairman of the Lower Saxony and Brunswick subdivisions of the professional association.
Sierke's claim to the political independence of the press is documented in numerous of his articles. He was critical of the plans and decisions of the imperial and state governments. Towards the end of the First World War , he courageously demanded the introduction of equal and secret electoral law in the Duchy of Braunschweig .
Eugen Sierke's journalistic courage caused problems on several occasions. So he had to take legal action against slander from colleagues in the press several times . The Oldenburg princess Sophie Charlotte responded to an article he had written with a libel suit and he was imprisoned for three months.
In Braunschweig, Eugen Sierke was particularly known for his community involvement. Among other things, he was a member of the Association for Public Health . Courageous and relentless, he worked to improve the hygienic conditions in the city. He did not hesitate to address taboo subjects. He fearlessly called for the spreading increase in sexually transmitted diseases to be countered through public education measures.
Sierke also belonged to the national liberal electoral association in Braunschweig and was active as secretary on the board. Some data in his biography suggest that he belonged to the left wing within the National Liberals.
Works (selection)
- Critical forays: loose study sheets on modern theater. Brunswick 1881.
- Enthusiasts and swindlers at the end of the eighteenth century. Leipzig 1874.
- In enemy territory! : A study trip to d. western theater of war. Braunschweig 1915.
Web links
- Literature by Eugen Sierke in the catalog of the German National Library
Individual evidence
- ↑ NLA OL Order. 133 No. 212 - Insults against Staatso ... - Arcinsys detail page. Retrieved May 2, 2018 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sierke, Eugene |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Cultural historian and newspaper editor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 2, 1845 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Saalfeld , East Prussia |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 21, 1925 |
| Place of death | Braunschweig |