Ludwig Curtius
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Summary
Ludwig Curtius was born on December 13, 1874[1], in Augsburg[2]. He died on April 10, 1954[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a classical archaeologist[5], university teacher[6], and art historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Campo Santo Teutonico[9]
- Spouse: Editha Wynecken[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Employer: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[12], University of Freiburg[13], Heidelberg University[14], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15]
- Educated at: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17]
- Student: Otto Brendel[18], Hermine Speier[19], Helene Homeyer[20]
- Award received: Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22]
- Member of: German Archaeological Institute[23], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[25], Austrian Archaeological Institute[26], Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[28], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: National-Social Association[31]
- Doctoral student: Hermine Speier[32]
- Commons category: Ludwig Curtius[33]
- Academic degree: doctorate[34]
- Family name: Curtius[35]
- Given name: Ludwig[36]
- Work location: Erlangen[37], Freiburg im Breisgau[38], Heidelberg[39], Rome[40]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[41], Heidelberg Scholar Lexicon 1803–1932[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[43]
- Name in native language: Ludwig Curtius[44]
- Investigated by: Art Looting Investigation Unit[45]
Why It Matters
Ludwig Curtius has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
His notable doctoral advisees include Hermine Speier[48], a curator[49], 1898–1989[50], of Germany[51], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[52], specialised in classical archaeology[53] and Otto Brendel[54], a classical archaeologist[55], 1901–1973[56], of Germany[57], awarded the Fulbright Scholarship[58], specialised in archaeology[59].
FAQs
Where was Ludwig Curtius born?
Ludwig Curtius's place of birth was Augsburg[2].
Where did Ludwig Curtius die?
Ludwig Curtius passed away in Rome[4].
Who was Ludwig Curtius married to?
Ludwig Curtius's spouses include Editha Wynecken[10].
What did Ludwig Curtius do for work?
Ludwig Curtius worked as a classical archaeologist[5], university teacher[6], and art historian[7].
Where did Ludwig Curtius go to school?
Ludwig Curtius was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
What awards did Ludwig Curtius receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21] and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22].