Hiebel, Friedrich

Friedrich Hiebel (1903-1989) was born in Vienna. He studied German literature, history, and comparative linguistics. He learned of Rudolf Steiner's work in 1921. After graduation, he became a Waldorf school teacher before moving to the U.S. as a professor of German literature. In 1962, Mr. Hiebel was appointed to the executive committee of the General Anthroposophical Society.