Hermann Gollancz
Hermann Gollancz | |
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Sir Hermann Gollancz in 1923 | |
| Born | 30 November 1852 |
| Died | 15 October 1930 (aged 77) London, England |
| Relatives | Sir Israel Gollancz (brother) |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University College, London |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University College, London |
Sir Hermann Gollancz (30 November 1852 – 15 October 1930) was a British rabbi and Hebrew scholar. Gollancz was the first Jew to earn a doctor of literature degree from London University and the first holder of the degree to be ordained as a rabbi. He was also the first British rabbi to be granted a knighthood, when he was knighted in 1923.