Nikolaus Himmelmann

German classical archaeologist (1929–2013)
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Nikolaus Himmelmann

Summary

Nikolaus Himmelmann is a human[1]. Born in Münster[2], he… he was born on January 31, 1929[3]. He died in Bonn[4]. He died on December 19, 2013[5]. He worked as a classical archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], and archaeologist[9].

Key Facts

  • Nikolaus Himmelmann's place of birth was Münster[2].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann passed away in Bonn[4].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann was born on January 31, 1929[3].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann died on December 19, 2013[5].
  • A child of Nikolaus Himmelmann was Nikolaus P. Himmelmann[10].
  • A child of Nikolaus Himmelmann was Philipp Himmelmann[11].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann's professions included classical archaeologist[6].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann worked as an art historian[8].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann worked as an archaeologist[9].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann's field of work was classical archaeology[13].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann's field of work was art history[14].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann was employed by University of Bonn[15].
  • Among Nikolaus Himmelmann's employers was Saarland University[16].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann received the honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[17].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann received the honorary doctor of the University of Athens[18].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[19].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann was a member of German Archaeological Institute[20].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann was a member of North Rhine-Westphalia Academy for Sciences and Arts[21].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann was a member of Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz[22].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann was a member of Mommsen Society[23].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[24].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann was a member of British Academy[25].
  • Nikolaus Himmelmann is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Münster[2], Nikolaus Himmelmann… he was born on January 31, 1929[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], and archaeologist[9]. Fields of work include classical archaeology[13], an archaeological sub-discipline[27] and art history[14], an academic discipline[28]. Employers include University of Bonn[15], a public research university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1818[31], headquartered in Bonn[32] and Saarland University[16], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1948[35], headquartered in Saarbrücken[36]. Nikolaus Himmelmann supervised Winfried Weber as a doctoral student[37].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[17], an award[38], in Greece[39]; honorary doctor of the University of Athens[18], an award[40], in Greece[41]; and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[19], a grade of an order[42], in Italy[43].

Personal Life

Children include Nikolaus P. Himmelmann[10], a linguist[44], b. 1959[45], of Germany[46], specialised in linguistics[47] and Philipp Himmelmann[11], an opera director[48], b. 1962[49], of Germany[50].

Death and Burial

Nikolaus Himmelmann died on December 19, 2013[5]. He passed away in Bonn[4].

FAQs

Where was Nikolaus Himmelmann born?

Nikolaus Himmelmann's place of birth was Münster[2].

Where did Nikolaus Himmelmann die?

Nikolaus Himmelmann passed away in Bonn[4].

What did Nikolaus Himmelmann do for work?

Nikolaus Himmelmann worked as classical archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], and archaeologist[9].

What awards did Nikolaus Himmelmann receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[17], honorary doctor of the University of Athens[18], and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[19].

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  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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