Biography of Walter Baetke

Walter Baetke (* 28. March 1884 in Torzym; † 15. February 1978 in Leipzig) was a deutscher Germanist, Skandinavist und Religionswissenschaftler. He was 93 years old. He worked at Leipzig University and University of Greifswald. His awards include Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes and Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver. He was buried at Leipzig South Cemetery.