Richard Benz (1884 in Reichenbach im Vogtland – 1966 in Heidelberg) came to Heidelberg in 1902, where he was made honorary citizen in 1954. The historian, son of a pastor, is not related to the automotive pioneer Karl Benz.

Heidelberg awards a medal named after him.

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