Hans Henning von der Osten

German archaeologist (1899-1960)
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Hans Henning von der Osten

Summary

Hans Henning von der Osten is a human[1]. He was born in Potsdam[2]. He was born on October 31, 1899[3]. He died in Uppsala[4]. He died on June 30, 1960[5]. He worked as an archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], assyriologist[8], and military personnel[9].

Key Facts

  • Hans Henning von der Osten's place of birth was Potsdam[2].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten passed away in Uppsala[4].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten was born on October 31, 1899[3].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten died on June 30, 1960[5].
  • Burial took place at Uppsala Old Cemetery[10].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten's father was Erimar von der Osten[11].
  • A child of Hans Henning von der Osten was Erimar von der Osten[12].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten's professions included archaeologist[6].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten's professions included assyriologist[8].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten's professions included military personnel[9].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten held the position of professor[15].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten held the position of professor[16].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten was employed by Uppsala University[17].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten was employed by Ankara University[18].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[19].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten was educated at University of Chicago[20].
  • A notable student of Hans Henning von der Osten was Tahsin Özgüç[21].
  • A notable student of Hans Henning von der Osten was Nimet Özgüç[22].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[23].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten received the House Order of Hohenzollern[24].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten was a member of German Archaeological Institute[25].
  • Hans Henning von der Osten's religion is recorded as Protestant church[26].

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Origins and Family

Hans Henning von der Osten was born in Potsdam[2]. He was born on October 31, 1899[3]. His father was Erimar von der Osten[11].

Education

Educated at Frederick William University Berlin[19], a university[27], in Prussia[28], founded in 1828[29] and University of Chicago[20], a private university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1890[32], headquartered in Chicago[33]. Academic degrees include Dr. phil.[34] and full professor[35]. Studied under Eduard Meyer[36], a historian of classical antiquity[37], 1855–1930[38], of Germany[39], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[40], specialised in ancient history[41]; Friedrich Delitzsch[42], a church historian[43], 1850–1922[44], of Germany[45], specialised in linguistics[46]; Bruno Meissner[47], a Near Eastern archaeologist[48], 1868–1947[49], of Germany[50]; and Ferdinand Noack[51], a classical archaeologist[52], 1865–1931[53], of German Reich[54], specialised in classical archaeology[55].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], assyriologist[8], and military personnel[9]. Employers include Uppsala University[17], a university[56], in Sweden[57], founded in 1477[58], headquartered in Uppsala[59] and Ankara University[18], a public university[60], in Turkey[61], founded in 1946[62], headquartered in Ankara[63]. Positions held include professor[15], a title of authority[64]. Notable students include Tahsin Özgüç[21], a Near Eastern archaeologist[65], 1916–2005[66], of Turkey[67], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[68] and Nimet Özgüç[22], an archaeologist[69], 1916–2015[70], of Turkey[71].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[23], an award[72], in Sweden[73] and House Order of Hohenzollern[24], a dynastic order of knighthood[74], founded in 1841[75].

Personal Life

A child of Hans Henning von der Osten was Erimar von der Osten[12]. His religion is recorded as Protestant church[26].

Death and Burial

Hans Henning von der Osten died on June 30, 1960[5]. He passed away in Uppsala[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[76]. Burial took place at Uppsala Old Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Hans Henning von der Osten born?

Hans Henning von der Osten was born in Potsdam[2].

Where did Hans Henning von der Osten die?

Hans Henning von der Osten passed away in Uppsala[4].

Who were Hans Henning von der Osten's parents?

Hans Henning von der Osten's father was Erimar von der Osten[11].

What did Hans Henning von der Osten do for work?

Hans Henning von der Osten worked as archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], assyriologist[8], and military personnel[9].

Where did Hans Henning von der Osten go to school?

Hans Henning von der Osten was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[19] and University of Chicago[20].

What awards did Hans Henning von der Osten receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[23] and House Order of Hohenzollern[24].

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