Gerhard Bersu
Gerhard Bersu | |
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| Born | September 26, 1889 Jauer, Silesia, Germany |
| Died | November 19, 1964 (aged 75) Magdeburg, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Archaeologist |
| Organization | German Archaeological Institute |
| Spouse | Maria Bersu |
Gerhard Bersu (26 September 1889 – 19 November 1964) was a German archaeologist who excavated widely across Europe. He was forced into exile from Germany in 1937 due to anti-Semitic laws in pre-war Nazi Germany. He was interned on the Isle of Man during World War II where he made several significant archaeological discoveries such as the Viking boat burial at Balladoole.