Background
Holzapfel, Otto was born on February 5, 1941 in Beeskow, Germany. Son of Rupert and Else Holzapfel.
folklorist Philosophy educator
Holzapfel, Otto was born on February 5, 1941 in Beeskow, Germany. Son of Rupert and Else Holzapfel.
Dr.phil., University Frankfurt, Germany, 1969. Dr.phil.habil., University Freiburg, Germany, 1984.
Archivist, German Folksong Archives, Freiburg, 1970-1990; head, German Folksong Archives, Freiburg, 1990-1996; senior research fellow, U. Odense, Denmark, 1977-1980.
Lieutenant German Army, 1962-1963.
Married Inge Schnelle, May 31, 1968. Children: Birgit, Kirsten.