Georg Zoëga

Danish archaeologist, numismatist and anthropologist (1755–1809)
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Georg Zoëga
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Georg Zoëga

Summary

Georg Zoëga is a human[1]. His place of birth was Daler Parish[2]. He was born on December 20, 1755[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on February 10, 1809[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], art historian[7], and archaeologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Daler Parish[2], Georg Zoëga…
  • Georg Zoëga died in Rome[4].
  • Georg Zoëga was born on December 20, 1755[3].
  • Georg Zoëga died on February 10, 1809[5].
  • A child of Georg Zoëga was Maria Emilia Zoëga[10].
  • Georg Zoëga held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[11].
  • Georg Zoëga's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Georg Zoëga's professions included art historian[7].
  • Georg Zoëga worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Georg Zoëga's field of work was archaeology[12].
  • Georg Zoëga was employed by Kiel University[13].
  • Georg Zoëga's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[14].
  • Georg Zoëga was educated at Leipzig University[15].
  • Georg Zoëga's doctoral advisor was Christian Gottlob Heyne[16].
  • A notable student of Georg Zoëga was Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker[17].
  • Georg Zoëga received the Order of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Georg Zoëga was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19].
  • Georg Zoëga was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[20].
  • Georg Zoëga was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Georg Zoëga is recorded as male[22].
  • Georg Zoëga's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Georg Zoëga's Commons category is recorded as Georg Zoëga[24].
  • Georg Zoëga's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[25].
  • Georg Zoëga's family name is recorded as Zoëga[26].
  • Georg Zoëga's given name is recorded as Jørgen[27].

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Origins and Family

Georg Zoëga's place of birth was Daler Parish[2]. He was born on December 20, 1755[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[14], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and Leipzig University[15], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]. Georg Zoëga's doctoral advisor was Christian Gottlob Heyne[16]. He studied under Christian Gottlob Heyne[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], art historian[7], and archaeologist[8]. Georg Zoëga's field of work was archaeology[12]. He was employed by Kiel University[13]. A notable student of him was Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker[17].

Recognition

Georg Zoëga received the Order of the Dannebrog[18].

Personal Life

A child of Georg Zoëga was Maria Emilia Zoëga[10].

Death and Burial

Georg Zoëga died on February 10, 1809[5]. He died in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Georg Zoëga ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Georg Zoëga born?

Georg Zoëga was born in Daler Parish[2].

Where did Georg Zoëga die?

Georg Zoëga died in Rome[4].

What did Georg Zoëga do for work?

Georg Zoëga worked as anthropologist[6], art historian[7], and archaeologist[8].

Where did Georg Zoëga go to school?

Georg Zoëga was educated at University of Göttingen[14] and Leipzig University[15].

What awards did Georg Zoëga receive?

Honors received include Order of the Dannebrog[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.
  26. [36] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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