Adolf Michaelis

German classical archaeologist (1835–1910)
Person human Q78118
Adolf Michaelis
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Adolf Michaelis

Summary

Adolf Michaelis is a human[1]. Born in Kiel[2], he… he was born on June 22, 1835[3]. He died in Strasbourg[4]. He died on August 12, 1910[5]. He worked as a classical archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], philologist[9], and archaeologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kiel[2], Adolf Michaelis…
  • Adolf Michaelis died in Strasbourg[4].
  • Adolf Michaelis was born on June 22, 1835[3].
  • Adolf Michaelis died on August 12, 1910[5].
  • Adolf Michaelis's father was Gustav Adolf Michaelis[12].
  • Among Adolf Michaelis's spouses was Luise von der Launitz[13].
  • A child of Adolf Michaelis was Rudolf Michaelis[14].
  • Adolf Michaelis held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Adolf Michaelis held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
  • Adolf Michaelis held citizenship in German Empire[17].
  • Adolf Michaelis's professions included classical archaeologist[6].
  • Adolf Michaelis's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Adolf Michaelis worked as an art historian[8].
  • Adolf Michaelis worked as a philologist[9].
  • Adolf Michaelis worked as an archaeologist[10].
  • Among Adolf Michaelis's employers was University of Tübingen[18].
  • Adolf Michaelis was employed by University of Greifswald[19].
  • Adolf Michaelis was employed by University of Strasbourg[20].
  • A notable student of Adolf Michaelis was Ernst Fabricius[21].
  • A notable student of Adolf Michaelis was Otto Rubensohn[22].
  • A notable student of Adolf Michaelis was Alfred Brueckner[23].
  • A notable student of Adolf Michaelis was Friedrich Hauser[24].
  • A notable student of Adolf Michaelis was Paul Wolters[25].
  • A notable student of Adolf Michaelis was Ferdinand Dümmler[26].
  • Adolf Michaelis received the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolf Michaelis was born in Kiel[2]. He was born on June 22, 1835[3]. His father was Gustav Adolf Michaelis[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], philologist[9], and archaeologist[10]. Employers include University of Tübingen[18], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; University of Greifswald[19], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1456[34]; and University of Strasbourg[20], a university[35], in France[36], founded in 1538[37]. Notable students include Ernst Fabricius[21], an archaeologist of the Roman provinces[38], 1857–1942[39], of German Reich[40], specialised in history[41]; Otto Rubensohn[22], a classical archaeologist[42], 1867–1964[43], of Germany[44], awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[45]; Alfred Brueckner[23], a secondary school teacher[46], 1861–1936[47], of Germany[48]; Friedrich Hauser[24], an art historian[49], 1859–1917[50], of Germany[51]; Paul Wolters[25], a university teacher[52], 1858–1936[53], of German Reich[54], awarded the Order of Saint Michael[55]; and Ferdinand Dümmler[26], an anthropologist[56], 1859–1896[57], of Kingdom of Prussia[58], specialised in classical philology[59].

Recognition

Adolf Michaelis received the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[27].

Personal Life

Adolf Michaelis was married to Luise von der Launitz[13]. A child of him was Rudolf Michaelis[14].

Death and Burial

Adolf Michaelis died on August 12, 1910[5]. He passed away in Strasbourg[4].

Why It Matters

Adolf Michaelis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Adolf Michaelis born?

Adolf Michaelis's place of birth was Kiel[2].

Where did Adolf Michaelis die?

Adolf Michaelis died in Strasbourg[4].

Who were Adolf Michaelis's parents?

Adolf Michaelis's father was Gustav Adolf Michaelis[12].

Who was Adolf Michaelis married to?

Adolf Michaelis's spouses include Luise von der Launitz[13].

What did Adolf Michaelis do for work?

Adolf Michaelis worked as classical archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], philologist[9], and archaeologist[10].

What awards did Adolf Michaelis receive?

Honors received include Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[27].

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