Alexander Koch

prehistorian and president of the Trust of the German Historic Museum Berlin
Person human Q1447128
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Summary

Alexander Koch was born on July 5, 1966[1], in Bremen[2]. He died on January 17, 2019[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as an archaeologist[5], prehistorian[6], university teacher[7], and historian[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Field of work: Deutsches Historisches Museum[11], archaeology[12], history[13], prehistory[14], museology[15]
  • Position held: museum director[16]
  • Employer: University of Marburg[17], Deutsches Historisches Museum[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Family name: Koch[20]
  • Given name: Alexander[21]
  • Work location: Marburg[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Name in native language: Alexander Koch[24]
  • Copyright representative: reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[25]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[26]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Koch born?

Alexander Koch's place of birth was Bremen[2].

Where did Alexander Koch die?

Alexander Koch passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Alexander Koch do for work?

Alexander Koch worked as an archaeologist[5], prehistorian[6], university teacher[7], and historian[8].

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