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The Life of Franz Gunther Eyck

Curriculum Vitae given by F. Gunther Eyck February 14, 2006. Personal Data: Born: July 10,1912 in Magdeburg, Germany; Attended Berlin University, (1932-1933), Emigrated to Palestine, 1933. Served in the British Army, Royal Corps of Signals, 1941-1946. Emigrated to U.S.A. May 1947. Married American Citizen Lisa Baruch, June 24, 1948 and acquired US citizenship in 1950. Two children: Audrey Susan (March 15, 1951) and Andrew Hans (May 29, 1954). Two grandchildren, Gregory Todd and Melissa Rene. Two great-grandchildren, Meredith Carter and Leyton Andrew.
Career US Government: Central Intelligence Agency (Area and Language Division, 1957-1960). United States Information Agency (Branch Chief and Deputy Division Chief in Research Component of USIA).
Academia: Rutger University, University of Texas, George Washington University,American University in Departments of History or Political Science, teaching modern European History or Government. School of International Services, American University, from 1959 to 2003 rose to rank of distinguished Adj. Professor. 1969-1970 appointed to the Henry L. Simpson chair of Political Science at the U.S. Army War College.
Education: B.A. Alma College, Alma, Michigan (1948); M.A./Ph.D New York University (1950/1952). M. Sc. Library Sciences, Columbia University (1955).
Publication Books: The Benelux Countries in Historical Survey (1959), Loyal Rebels: The Tyrolean Uprising of 1809 (1986); The Voice of Nations;European National Anthems (1995).
Numerous Articles on modern European history and current affairs in leading journals, encyclopedias and year books.
Honors: Penfield Scholarship (1950); Distinguished Service Award; American University (1976); University Facualty Award for Outstanding Teaching (1997).
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Published Postmortem (2010) by son Andrew Hans Eyck: PANTHA REI: A Century's Memoir

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Military Service

War:
Unknown
Branch:
British Army
Rank:
Unknown
Company:
Royal Corps of Signals, 1941-1946.
Comments:
British Army and CIA