Heinrich Schliemann

German businessman and archaeologist (1822–1890)
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Heinrich Schliemann

Summary

Heinrich Schliemann is a human[1]. His place of birth was Neubukow[2]. He was born on January 6, 1822[3]. He died in Naples[4]. He died on December 26, 1890[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], polyglot[9], and merchant[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,675 views/month, #6,748 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Schliemann's place of birth was Neubukow[2].
  • Heinrich Schliemann died in Naples[4].
  • Heinrich Schliemann was born on January 6, 1822[3].
  • Heinrich Schliemann died on December 26, 1890[5].
  • Heinrich Schliemann is buried at First Cemetery of Athens[12].
  • Heinrich Schliemann's father was Ernst Schliemann[13].
  • Heinrich Schliemann's mother was Luise Therese Sophie Schliemann[14].
  • Among Heinrich Schliemann's spouses was Sofia Schliemann[15].
  • A child of Heinrich Schliemann was Agamemnon Schliemann[16].
  • A child of Heinrich Schliemann was Andromache Schliemann[17].
  • A child of Heinrich Schliemann was Nadeschda Schliemann[18].
  • Heinrich Schliemann held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[19].
  • Heinrich Schliemann held citizenship in Russian Empire[20].
  • Heinrich Schliemann held citizenship in United States[21].
  • German was Heinrich Schliemann's native language[22].
  • Heinrich Schliemann's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Heinrich Schliemann worked as an art historian[7].
  • Heinrich Schliemann's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Heinrich Schliemann worked as a polyglot[9].
  • Heinrich Schliemann's professions included merchant[10].
  • Heinrich Schliemann worked as a traveler[23].
  • Heinrich Schliemann's field of work was archaeology[24].
  • Heinrich Schliemann's field of work was trade[25].
  • Heinrich Schliemann was educated at University of Rostock[26].
  • Heinrich Schliemann was educated at University of Paris[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich Schliemann was born in Neubukow[2]. He was born on January 6, 1822[3]. His father was Ernst Schliemann[13]. His mother was Luise Therese Sophie Schliemann[14]. German was his native language[22].

Education

Educated at University of Rostock[26], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1419[30], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[31] and University of Paris[27], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]. Heinrich Schliemann earned the academic degree of doctorate[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], polyglot[9], merchant[10], and traveler[23]. Fields of work include archaeology[24], an academic discipline[37] and trade[25], a type of economic interaction[38].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ithaca, the Peloponnese, and Troy[39], a literary work[40]; Trojanische Alterthümer[41], a literary work[42]; Q135680484[43], a literary work[44]; Troja[45], a version, edition or translation[46]; Mycenæ[47], a version, edition or translation[48]; and Ilios: The City and Country of the Trojans[49]. Things named for Heinrich Schliemann include Schliemann[50], a lunar crater[51] and Institute of him[52], an organization[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1990[55], headquartered in Rostock[56].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary citizen of Berlin[57], an award[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1851[60]; Royal Gold Medal[61], an architecture award[62], in United Kingdom[63], founded in 1848[64]; and Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[65], an award[66], in United Kingdom[67].

Personal Life

Heinrich Schliemann was married to Sofia Schliemann[15]. Children include Agamemnon Schliemann[16], a politician[68], 1878–1954[69], of United States[70]; Andromache Schliemann[17], 1871–1962[71], of Greece[72]; and Nadeschda Schliemann[18], 1861–1935[73].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Schliemann died on December 26, 1890[5]. He passed away in Naples[4]. The cause of death was bacterial meningitis[74]. Burial took place at First Cemetery of Athens[12].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Schliemann ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,675 views/month, #6,748 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

He is credited with the discovery of Mycenaean Greece[77], an archaeological culture[78]; Mask of Agamemnon[79], an archaeological find[80], founded in -1600[81]; and Priam's Treasure[82], a hoard[83], in Ottoman Empire[84]. Entities named for him include Schliemann[50], a lunar crater[51] and Institute of him[52], an organization[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1990[55], headquartered in Rostock[56].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Schliemann born?

Heinrich Schliemann's place of birth was Neubukow[2].

Where did Heinrich Schliemann die?

Heinrich Schliemann died in Naples[4].

Who were Heinrich Schliemann's parents?

Heinrich Schliemann's father was Ernst Schliemann[13]. Heinrich Schliemann's mother was Luise Therese Sophie Schliemann[14].

Who was Heinrich Schliemann married to?

Heinrich Schliemann's spouses include Sofia Schliemann[15].

What did Heinrich Schliemann do for work?

Heinrich Schliemann worked as businessperson[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], polyglot[9], and merchant[10].

Where did Heinrich Schliemann go to school?

Heinrich Schliemann was educated at University of Rostock[26] and University of Paris[27].

What awards did Heinrich Schliemann receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Berlin[57], Royal Gold Medal[61], and Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[65].

What did Heinrich Schliemann discover?

Heinrich Schliemann is credited as discoverer of Mycenaean Greece[77], Mask of Agamemnon[79], and Priam's Treasure[82].

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  2. [75] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [76] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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