Herbert Bloch

German archaeologist (1911-2006)
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Herbert Bloch

Summary

Herbert Bloch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on August 18, 1911[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on September 6, 2006[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Herbert Bloch…
  • Herbert Bloch passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Herbert Bloch was born on August 18, 1911[3].
  • Herbert Bloch died on September 6, 2006[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[11].
  • Herbert Bloch held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Herbert Bloch worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Herbert Bloch worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Herbert Bloch worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Herbert Bloch worked as a historian[9].
  • Herbert Bloch held the position of President of the Society for Classical Studies[13].
  • Among Herbert Bloch's employers was Harvard University[14].
  • Herbert Bloch's doctoral advisor was Arnaldo Momigliano[15].
  • A notable student of Herbert Bloch was Philip A. Stadter[16].
  • Herbert Bloch received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
  • Herbert Bloch received the Rome Prize[18].
  • Herbert Bloch received the Haskins Medal[19].
  • Herbert Bloch received the J. William Fulbright Prize[20].
  • Herbert Bloch received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Herbert Bloch received the Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[22].
  • Herbert Bloch was a member of German Archaeological Institute[23].
  • Herbert Bloch was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Herbert Bloch was a member of Medieval Academy of America[25].
  • Herbert Bloch was a member of American Philosophical Society[26].
  • Herbert Bloch is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Herbert Bloch… he was born on August 18, 1911[3].

Education

Herbert Bloch's doctoral advisor was Arnaldo Momigliano[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. Herbert Bloch was employed by Harvard University[14]. He held the position of President of the Society for Classical Studies[13]. A notable student of him was Philip A. Stadter[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17], a fellowship grant[28], in United States[29], founded in 1925[30]; Rome Prize[18], an art prize[31], in United States[32]; Haskins Medal[19], a medallion[33], in United States[34], founded in 1940[35]; J. William Fulbright Prize[20], an award[36], in Internationality[37], founded in 1993[38]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21], a fellowship award[39]; and Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[22], a fellowship award[40].

Death and Burial

Herbert Bloch died on September 6, 2006[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Herbert Bloch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Bloch born?

Herbert Bloch's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Herbert Bloch die?

Herbert Bloch died in Cambridge[4].

What did Herbert Bloch do for work?

Herbert Bloch worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9].

What awards did Herbert Bloch receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17], Rome Prize[18], Haskins Medal[19], and J. William Fulbright Prize[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . news.harvard.edu. news.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . aarome.org. aarome.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . Database of Classical Scholars. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . classics.unc.edu. classics.unc.edu. Provenance: 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, archaeologist, university teacher +1
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  2. 14d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Employer Harvard University
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    Place of birth Berlin
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