Johannes Irmscher

German classical philologist (1920–2000)
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Johannes Irmscher

Summary

Johannes Irmscher is a human[1]. He was born in Dresden[2]. He was born on September 14, 1920[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on May 23, 2000[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], Byzantinist[8], neohellenist[9], and unofficial collaborator[10].

Key Facts

  • Johannes Irmscher's place of birth was Dresden[2].
  • Johannes Irmscher passed away in Rome[4].
  • Johannes Irmscher was born on September 14, 1920[3].
  • Johannes Irmscher was born on September 14, 1929[11].
  • Johannes Irmscher died on May 23, 2000[5].
  • Johannes Irmscher held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Johannes Irmscher held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[13].
  • Johannes Irmscher held citizenship in German Reich[14].
  • Johannes Irmscher worked as a classical philologist[6].
  • Johannes Irmscher worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Johannes Irmscher worked as a Byzantinist[8].
  • Johannes Irmscher's professions included neohellenist[9].
  • Johannes Irmscher worked as an unofficial collaborator[10].
  • Johannes Irmscher's professions included editor[15].
  • Among Johannes Irmscher's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].
  • Johannes Irmscher's education included a stint at Leipzig University[17].
  • Johannes Irmscher received the National Prize of East Germany[18].
  • Johannes Irmscher received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze[19].
  • Johannes Irmscher received the Q1440985[20].
  • Johannes Irmscher was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[21].
  • Johannes Irmscher was a member of Leibniz Society of Sciences[22].
  • Johannes Irmscher was a member of Academia Latinitati Fovendae[23].
  • Johannes Irmscher was a member of Mommsen Society[24].
  • Johannes Irmscher was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[25].
  • Johannes Irmscher was a member of Winckelmann-Gesellschaft[26].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Irmscher was born in Dresden[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 14, 1920[3] and September 14, 1929[11].

Education

Johannes Irmscher's education included a stint at Leipzig University[17]. Academic degrees include Abitur[27], doctorate[28], and habilitation[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], Byzantinist[8], neohellenist[9], unofficial collaborator[10], and editor[15]. Among Johannes Irmscher's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16]. He supervised Rainer Nabielek as a doctoral student[30].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[18], a national award[31], in German Democratic Republic[32], founded in 1949[33]; Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze[19], a grade of an order[34], in German Democratic Republic[35]; and Q1440985[20], an archaeological award[36], in Germany[37].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Nazi Party[38], a Führerpartei[39], in Weimar Republic[40], founded in 1920[41], headquartered in Braunes Haus[42] and Socialist Unity Party of Germany[43], a political party[44], in German Democratic Republic[45], founded in 1946[46], headquartered in Former Reichsbank building[47].

Death and Burial

Johannes Irmscher died on May 23, 2000[5]. He died in Rome[4].

FAQs

Where was Johannes Irmscher born?

Johannes Irmscher's place of birth was Dresden[2].

Where did Johannes Irmscher die?

Johannes Irmscher died in Rome[4].

What did Johannes Irmscher do for work?

Johannes Irmscher worked as classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], Byzantinist[8], neohellenist[9], and unofficial collaborator[10].

Where did Johannes Irmscher go to school?

Johannes Irmscher was educated at Leipzig University[17].

What awards did Johannes Irmscher receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[18], Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze[19], and Q1440985[20].

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Class ancestry

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