
- Bernard Herzberg completed his BA in German literature at London University at 90 and then his first MA (in refugee studies) at 95, making him the world's oldest graduate.
- Born in Hanover, Germany 21 June 1909; married first Anne Fischer (marriage dissolved), second 1944 Lily Abrams (died 2006; one son, one daughter);
- He was sitting at the computer in his East Finchley home, putting the final touches to his master's dissertation on apartheid, when he died shortly before his 98th birthday.
Source : independent.co.uk - May 2007
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