Hans-Joachim Gehrke

German historian of classical antiquity
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Hans-Joachim Gehrke

Summary

Hans-Joachim Gehrke is a human[1]. He was born in Salzgitter[2]. He was born on October 28, 1945[3]. He worked as a historian of classical antiquity[4], university teacher[5], philologist[6], historian[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Salzgitter[2], Hans-Joachim Gehrke…
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke was born on October 28, 1945[3].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke worked as a historian of classical antiquity[4].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke worked as a philologist[6].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke's professions included historian[7].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke's field of work was history of Greece[11].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke's field of work was historical geography[12].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke was employed by Freie Universität Berlin[13].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke was employed by University of Würzburg[14].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke was employed by University of Freiburg[15].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke was employed by German Archaeological Institute[16].
  • Among Hans-Joachim Gehrke's employers was University of Göttingen[17].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke's doctoral advisor was Alfred Heuß[18].
  • A notable student of Hans-Joachim Gehrke was Gregor Weber[19].
  • A notable student of Hans-Joachim Gehrke was Ulrich Gotter[20].
  • A notable student of Hans-Joachim Gehrke was Christian Mann[21].
  • A notable student of Hans-Joachim Gehrke was Peter Franz Mittag[22].
  • A notable student of Hans-Joachim Gehrke was Astrid Möller[23].
  • A notable student of Hans-Joachim Gehrke was Kai Trampedach[24].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke received the honorary doctor of University of Cologne[26].
  • Hans-Joachim Gehrke received the Ausonius Award[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans-Joachim Gehrke's place of birth was Salzgitter[2]. He was born on October 28, 1945[3].

Education

Hans-Joachim Gehrke's doctoral advisor was Alfred Heuß[18]. Academic degrees include doctorate[28] and habilitation[29]. He studied under Alfred Heuß[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of classical antiquity[4], university teacher[5], philologist[6], historian[7], and philosopher[8]. Fields of work include history of Greece[11], a history of a country or state[31], in Greece[32] and historical geography[12], a branch of geography[33]. Employers include Freie Universität Berlin[13], a public research university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1948[36], headquartered in Berlin[37]; University of Würzburg[14], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1402[40], headquartered in Würzburg[41]; University of Freiburg[15], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1457[44], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[45]; German Archaeological Institute[16], a research institute[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1829[48]; and University of Göttingen[17], a campus university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1734[51], headquartered in Göttingen[52]. Notable students include Gregor Weber[19], a historian of classical antiquity[53], b. 1961[54], of Germany[55], specialised in historical anthropology[56]; Ulrich Gotter[20], a university teacher[57], b. 1964[58], of Germany[59], specialised in history[60]; Christian Mann[21], a chess player[61], b. 1971[62], of Germany[63]; Peter Franz Mittag[22]; Astrid Möller[23]; and Kai Trampedach[24]. Doctoral students include Gregor Weber[64], a historian of classical antiquity[65], b. 1961[66], of Germany[67], specialised in historical anthropology[68]; Ulrich Gotter[69], a university teacher[70], b. 1964[71], of Germany[72], specialised in history[73]; Gunnar Seelentag[74], a historian of classical antiquity[75], b. 1972[76], of Germany[77], awarded the Bruno Snell award[78]; Susanne Froehlich[79], a historian[80], b. 1980[81]; and Isabelle Mossong[82], a historian[83], b. 1982[84], of Luxembourg[85].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], a grade of an order[86], in Germany[87]; honorary doctor of University of Cologne[26], an award[88], in Germany[89]; and Ausonius Award[27], an award[90], in Germany[91], founded in 1998[92].

Why It Matters

Hans-Joachim Gehrke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[93] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[94]

FAQs

Where was Hans-Joachim Gehrke born?

Hans-Joachim Gehrke was born in Salzgitter[2].

What did Hans-Joachim Gehrke do for work?

Hans-Joachim Gehrke worked as historian of classical antiquity[4], university teacher[5], philologist[6], historian[7], and philosopher[8].

What awards did Hans-Joachim Gehrke receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], honorary doctor of University of Cologne[26], and Ausonius Award[27].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Doctoral student → Gregor Weber, Ulrich Gotter, Gunnar Seelentag +2
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    Occupation → historian of classical antiquity, university teacher, philologist +2
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