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| Established | 1908 |
| Location | Königin-Luise-Straße 57 Berlin-Dahlem |
| Country | Germany |
| Coordinates | 52°27′32″N13°17′10″E / 52.4589125°N 13.28610644°E Coordinates: 52°27′32″N13°17′10″E / 52.4589125°N 13.28610644°E |
| Find a Grave | Dahlem Cemetery Friedhof Dahlem |
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