Ernst Steinmann

German art historian (1866–1934)
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Ernst Steinmann was born on September 4, 1866 in Jördenstorf[1][2] and died on November 23, 1934 in Basel[2]. He held citizenship of the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and the German Reich[1][2]. His father was Adolf Steinmann[2] and he married Olga Steinmann in 1901[2].

Steinmann pursued higher education at the University of Tübingen, University of Rostock, and Leipzig University[1][2]. He worked as an art historian, university teacher, and art writer[2], specializing in the Italian Renaissance and Michelangelo[2]. His professional career included positions at Leipzig University from 1891 onward[2], Staatliches Museum Schwerin from 1903 to 1911[2], and Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History from 1913 to 1934[2]. He also served as a museum director[2].

He received several honors including the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class, Order of St. Sylvester, and Order of the Wendish Crown[2]. Steinmann was a member of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society, Accademia di Belle Arti di Perugia, and Accademia di San Luca[2].

Ernst Steinmann

Summary

Ernst Steinmann is a human[1]. He was born in Jördenstorf[2]. He was born on September 4, 1866[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on November 23, 1934[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], university teacher[7], and art writer[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Ernst Steinmann's place of birth was Jördenstorf[2].
  • Ernst Steinmann passed away in Basel[4].
  • Ernst Steinmann was born on September 4, 1866[3].
  • Ernst Steinmann died on November 23, 1934[5].
  • Ernst Steinmann's father was Adolf Steinmann[10].
  • Among Ernst Steinmann's spouses was Olga Steinmann[11].
  • Ernst Steinmann held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[12].
  • Ernst Steinmann held citizenship in German Reich[13].
  • Ernst Steinmann worked as an art historian[6].
  • Ernst Steinmann worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Ernst Steinmann worked as an art writer[8].
  • Ernst Steinmann's field of work was Italian Renaissance[14].
  • Ernst Steinmann's field of work was Michelangelo[15].
  • Ernst Steinmann held the position of museum director[16].
  • Among Ernst Steinmann's employers was Leipzig University[17].
  • Ernst Steinmann was employed by Staatliches Museum Schwerin[18].
  • Ernst Steinmann was employed by Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History[19].
  • Ernst Steinmann's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[20].
  • Ernst Steinmann was educated at University of Rostock[21].
  • Ernst Steinmann's education included a stint at Leipzig University[22].
  • Ernst Steinmann received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[23].
  • Ernst Steinmann received the Order of St. Sylvester[24].
  • Ernst Steinmann received the Order of the Wendish Crown[25].
  • Ernst Steinmann was a member of Kaiser Wilhelm Society[26].
  • Ernst Steinmann was a member of Accademia di Belle Arti di Perugia[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Steinmann's place of birth was Jördenstorf[2]. He was born on September 4, 1866[3]. His father was Adolf Steinmann[10].

Education

Educated at University of Tübingen[20], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; University of Rostock[21], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1419[34], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[35]; and Leipzig University[22], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1409[38], headquartered in Leipzig[39]. Ernst Steinmann earned the academic degree of full professor[40]. Studied under Johannes Overbeck[41], a classical archaeologist[42], 1826–1895[43], of Kingdom of Saxony[44], specialised in archaeology[45]; Anton Heinrich Springer[46], an art historian[47], 1825–1891[48], of Austria–Hungary[49]; and Rudolph Sohm[50], a legal historian[51], 1841–1917[52], of Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[53], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[54], specialised in canon law[55].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], university teacher[7], and art writer[8]. Fields of work include Italian Renaissance[14], a cultural movement[56], in Italy[57] and Michelangelo[15], a sculptor[58], 1475–1564[59], of Republic of Florence[60]. Employers include Leipzig University[17], a public university[61], in Germany[62], founded in 1409[63], headquartered in Leipzig[64]; Staatliches Museum Schwerin[18], an art museum[65], in Germany[66], founded in 1882[67]; and Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History[19], a Max Planck Institute[68], in Italy[69], founded in 1912[70], headquartered in Rome[71]. Ernst Steinmann held the position of museum director[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[23], a grade of an order[72], in Prussia[73]; Order of St. Sylvester[24], an orders, decorations, and medals of the Holy See[74], in Vatican City[75], founded in 1841[76]; and Order of the Wendish Crown[25], an order[77], in Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[78], founded in 1864[79].

Personal Life

Ernst Steinmann was married to Olga Steinmann[11].

Death and Burial

Ernst Steinmann died on November 23, 1934[5]. He passed away in Basel[4]. The cause of death was stroke[80].

Why It Matters

Ernst Steinmann is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Steinmann born?

Ernst Steinmann's place of birth was Jördenstorf[2].

Where did Ernst Steinmann die?

Ernst Steinmann passed away in Basel[4].

Who were Ernst Steinmann's parents?

Ernst Steinmann's father was Adolf Steinmann[10].

Who was Ernst Steinmann married to?

Ernst Steinmann's spouses include Olga Steinmann[11].

What did Ernst Steinmann do for work?

Ernst Steinmann worked as art historian[6], university teacher[7], and art writer[8].

Where did Ernst Steinmann go to school?

Ernst Steinmann was educated at University of Tübingen[20], University of Rostock[21], and Leipzig University[22].

What awards did Ernst Steinmann receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[23], Order of St. Sylvester[24], and Order of the Wendish Crown[25].

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