Biography
Ernst Stromer had an aristocratic standing in German society (the "Freiherr" in his name roughly equals "baron" in English); his father had been the mayor in his home city of Nuremberg, and his ancestors had been lawyers, courtiers, scientists, architects, and other leaders.
Ernst Stromer was married in 1920 and had three sons, all of whom became soldiers in the German army. Two died, while the third was taken prisoner by the Soviets. Many assumed that he had died, until he was returned to Germany in 1950.
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