Peter Bamm facts for kids

Peter Bamm was the pen name of a German writer named Curt Emmrich. He was born on October 20, 1897, in Hochneukirch, Germany. He passed away on March 30, 1975, in Zollikon, Switzerland. Peter Bamm was known for his interesting travel books and his experiences as a doctor.

The Life of Peter Bamm

Early Life and Studies

Curt Emmrich, who later became known as Peter Bamm, volunteered to serve in the military during World War I. After the war, he decided to study medicine. He also studied sinology, which is the study of Chinese language, history, and culture. He went to universities in Munich, Göttingen, and Freiburg im Breisgau.

Traveling the World as a Ship's Doctor

After finishing his studies, Peter Bamm worked as a doctor on ships. This job allowed him to travel all over the world. He saw many different places and cultures. Eventually, he settled down in Berlin-Wedding, a part of Berlin.

Experiences in World War II

During World War II, Peter Bamm served as a military doctor. He was stationed on the Russian Front. He later wrote about his experiences during this time in a book called "Die Unsichtbare Flagge" (The Invisible Flag).

After the War and Journalism

After the war ended, Peter Bamm continued to travel. Between 1952 and 1957, he visited places in the Near and Middle East for his studies. After these travels, he became a journalist. He wrote articles and features for several newspapers in Berlin.

Peter Bamm is buried in the Stöcken Cemetery in Hanover, Germany.

Peter Bamm's Writings

Peter Bamm wrote many different kinds of pieces. Many of his journalistic articles were very witty and funny. He also wrote scientific and medical essays. He created travel books that explored the history and culture of places. He also wrote a book about his own life.

Here are some of his important works:

• Ex ovo ("Out of the Egg") (essays about medicine), 1948
• Die unsichtbare Flagge ("The Invisible Flag") (a story of his war experiences), 1952
• Frühe Stätten der Christenheit ("Early Sites of Christianity") (a travel book), 1955
• Wiege unserer Welt ("Cradle of Our World"), 1958 (editor)
• Welten des Glaubens ("Worlds of Faith"), 1959
• Frühe Stätten der Christenheit ("The Kingdoms of Christ: From the Days of the Apostles to the Middle Ages"), 1959
• An den Küsten des Lichts ("On the Coasts of Light") (a travel book), 1961
• Alexander oder die Verwandlung der Welt ("Alexander, or The Transformation of the World") (a biography), 1965
• Alexander der Große. Ein königliches Leben ("Alexander the Great. A Royal Life"), 1968
• Anarchie mit Liebe ("Anarchy with Love") (a collection of essays)
• Eines Menschen Zeit ("Time of a Human Being") (his autobiography), 1972
• Am Rande der Schöpfung ("On the Edge of Creation") (essays and articles), 1974