Rainer Hering

Rainer Hering

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Rainer Hering is the director of the Archives of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany. He recently oversaw the restitution of two fragments of the Bayeux Tapestry to France, which had been taken during World War II by Karl Schlabow. Hering emphasized the historical significance of these fragments and the importance of returning them to their country of origin, highlighting a broader movement towards addressing historical injustices related to cultural heritage.

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Rainer Hering presented the mayor of Bayeux with the pieces of linen that were returned to France.

Germany returns stolen fragments of Bayeux Tapestry to France
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-16
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Rainer Hering is the director of the Schleswig-Holstein Archives who returned the tapestry fragments to France.

L’Allemagne restitue deux fragments de la tapisserie de Bayeux prélevés en 1941 par un scientifique nazi
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-01-15
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