Manfred Clauss

German historian of classical antiquity (1945-2025)
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Manfred Clauss

Summary

Manfred Clauss is a human[1]. Born in Cologne[2], he… he was born on August 16, 1945[3]. He died on January 20, 2025[4]. He worked as a historian of classical antiquity[5], epigrapher[6], and university teacher[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Manfred Clauss was born in Cologne[2].
  • Manfred Clauss was born on August 16, 1945[3].
  • Manfred Clauss died on January 20, 2025[4].
  • A child of Manfred Clauss was Martin Clauss[9].
  • Manfred Clauss held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Manfred Clauss's professions included historian of classical antiquity[5].
  • Manfred Clauss worked as an epigrapher[6].
  • Manfred Clauss worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Manfred Clauss's employers was Freie Universität Berlin[11].
  • Among Manfred Clauss's employers was Goethe University Frankfurt[12].
  • Manfred Clauss's education included a stint at University of Bonn[13].
  • Manfred Clauss's doctoral advisor was Géza Alföldy[14].
  • Manfred Clauss received the Ausonius Award[15].
  • Manfred Clauss received the honorary doctor of the University of Potsdam[16].
  • Manfred Clauss received the honorary doctorate at the Lorraine university[17].
  • Manfred Clauss was a member of German Archaeological Institute[18].
  • Manfred Clauss was a member of Mommsen Society[19].
  • Manfred Clauss is recorded as male[20].
  • Manfred Clauss's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Manfred Clauss's Commons category is recorded as Manfred Clauss[22].
  • Manfred Clauss's family name is recorded as Clauss[23].
  • Manfred Clauss's given name is recorded as Manfred[24].
  • Manfred Clauss's work location is recorded as Frankfurt[25].
  • Manfred Clauss studied under Géza Alföldy[26].
  • Manfred Clauss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Manfred Clauss's place of birth was Cologne[2]. He was born on August 16, 1945[3].

Education

Manfred Clauss's education included a stint at University of Bonn[13]. His doctoral advisor was Géza Alföldy[14]. He studied under Géza Alföldy[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of classical antiquity[5], epigrapher[6], and university teacher[7]. Employers include Freie Universität Berlin[11], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1948[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and Goethe University Frankfurt[12], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1914[34], headquartered in Jügelhaus[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Ausonius Award[15], an award[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1998[38]; honorary doctor of the University of Potsdam[16], an award[39], in Germany[40]; and honorary doctorate at the Lorraine university[17], an award[41], in France[42].

Personal Life

A child of Manfred Clauss was Martin Clauss[9].

Death and Burial

Manfred Clauss died on January 20, 2025[4].

Why It Matters

Manfred Clauss is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Manfred Clauss born?

Manfred Clauss was born in Cologne[2].

What did Manfred Clauss do for work?

Manfred Clauss worked as historian of classical antiquity[5], epigrapher[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Manfred Clauss go to school?

Manfred Clauss was educated at University of Bonn[13].

What awards did Manfred Clauss receive?

Honors received include Ausonius Award[15], honorary doctor of the University of Potsdam[16], and honorary doctorate at the Lorraine university[17].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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