Ludwig Koenen
German-born American classical philologist and papyrologist
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Summary
Ludwig Koenen was born on April 5, 1931[1], in Cologne[2]. He died on May 9, 2023[3]. He worked as a papyrologist[4], university teacher[5], and classical philologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8], Germany[9]
- Position held: President of the Society for Classical Studies[10]
- Employer: University of Cologne[11], University of Michigan[12]
- Educated at: University of Cologne[13]
- Member of: German Archaeological Institute[14], North Rhine-Westphalia Academy for Sciences and Arts[15], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], Society for Classical Studies[17], Mommsen Society[18], American Philosophical Society[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Doctoral student: Bärbel Kramer[21]
- Family name: Koenen[22]
- Given name: Ludwig[23]
- Work location: Cologne[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25], English[26], Ancient Greek[27]
- Name in native language: Ludwig Koenen[28]
Why It Matters
Ludwig Koenen is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Ludwig Koenen born?
Ludwig Koenen was born in Cologne[2].
What did Ludwig Koenen do for work?
Ludwig Koenen worked as a papyrologist[4], university teacher[5], and classical philologist[6].
Where did Ludwig Koenen go to school?
Ludwig Koenen was educated at University of Cologne[13].