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Which notable historians studied in Leopold von Ranke’s seminar?

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Leopold von Ranke’s historical seminar at the University of Berlin was highly influential, serving as a "laboratory" for historical method where students engaged in document analysis and mutual criticism. More than 100 historians participated in his seminars, including the following notable figures:1

Ranke’s students subsequently established their own seminars, further disseminating his critical approach to historical scholarship throughout the academic world.1