Background
Tenfelde, Klaus was born on March 29, 1944 in Erkelenz, Germany. Son of Paul and Toni Tenfelde.
Tenfelde, Klaus was born on March 29, 1944 in Erkelenz, Germany. Son of Paul and Toni Tenfelde.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Muenster, 1975. Dr.phil.habil., University Muenchen, 1981.
Apprentice, Mining, Essen, Germany, 1958-1962; policeman, German Border Police, 1962-1965; researcher, U. Munich (Germany), 1973, 75-81; dozent, U. Munich (Germany), 1981-1986; professor, U. Innsbruck (Austria), 1986-1990; professor, U. Bielefeld (Germany), 1990-1995; professor, U. Bochum (Germany), since 1995. Author: Sozialgeschichte der Bergarbeiterschaft an der Ruhr, 1977, 2dedit., 1981, Proletarische Provinz, 1982, Arbeiter im Deutschen Kaiserreich, 1992. Contributor articles to professional journals.
Member American History Association, Verband Deutscher Historiker.
Married Ellen Siepenkoetter, March 6, 1973. Children: Lars, January.