Dietmar Kienast

German historian of classical antiquity (1925-2012)
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Summary

Dietmar Kienast was born on August 22, 1925[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on February 13, 2012[3], in Olching[4]. He worked as a historian of classical antiquity[5], numismatist[6], and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Father: Richard Kienast[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
  • Field of work: ancient history[10]
  • Employer: University of Düsseldorf[11], University of Marburg[12], Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[13], Goethe University Frankfurt[14], Saarland University[15]
  • Educated at: Heidelberg University[16], University of Hamburg[17]
  • Doctoral advisor: Hans Schaefer[18]
  • Student: Frank Bernstein[19], Ruprecht Ziegler[20]
  • Award received: commemorative publication[21]
  • Member of: German Archaeological Institute[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[24], habilitation[25]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[26]
  • Family name: Kienast[27]
  • Given name: Dietmar[28]
  • Work location: Marburg[29]
  • Student of: Hans Schaefer[30], Hans Ulrich Instinsky[31]
  • Described by source: Gnomon[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33]
  • Name in native language: Dietmar Kienast[34]
  • Writing language: German[35]

FAQs

Where was Dietmar Kienast born?

Dietmar Kienast was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Dietmar Kienast die?

Dietmar Kienast passed away in Olching[4].

Who were Dietmar Kienast's parents?

Dietmar Kienast's father was Richard Kienast[8].

What did Dietmar Kienast do for work?

Dietmar Kienast worked as a historian of classical antiquity[5], numismatist[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Dietmar Kienast go to school?

Dietmar Kienast was educated at Heidelberg University[16] and University of Hamburg[17].

What awards did Dietmar Kienast receive?

Honors received include commemorative publication[21].

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