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Leon Osterrieth

Photograph of Leon Osterrieth Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Leon
Surname
Osterrieth
Occupation
Major

The Name Leon

Origin
Latin, Greek
Meaning
Lion.
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The Osterrieth Surname

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
A surname possibly meaning 'eastern clearing' or derived from a place name with Germanic roots.
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Source

Library of Congress

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