Gerda Lerner date of birth:
April 30, 1920
How old was Gerda Lerner when died?
92
Where was Gerda Lerner born?
Vienna, Austria
When did Gerda Lerner die?
January 2, 2013
What is Gerda Lerner nationality?
American
What is Gerda Lerner's occupation?
Historian
Short Biography
Gerda Hedwig Lerner (April 30, 1920 – January 2, 2013) was an Austrian-born American historian and author. In addition to her numerous scholarly publications, she wrote poetry, fiction, theater pieces, screenplays, and an autobiography. She served as president of the Organization of American Historians in 1980-81 and in 1980 was appointed Robinson Edwards Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she taught until retiring in 1991.