Paul Zanker

German classical archaeologist (1937-)
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Paul Zanker

Summary

Paul Zanker is a human[1]. His place of birth was Constance[2]. He was born on February 7, 1937[3]. He worked as a classical archaeologist[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Paul Zanker was born in Constance[2].
  • Paul Zanker was born on February 7, 1937[3].
  • Paul Zanker held citizenship in Germany[7].
  • Paul Zanker's professions included classical archaeologist[4].
  • Paul Zanker worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Paul Zanker's field of work was classical archaeology[8].
  • Paul Zanker held the position of ordinary professor[9].
  • Paul Zanker was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[10].
  • Among Paul Zanker's employers was University of Göttingen[11].
  • Among Paul Zanker's employers was University of Freiburg[12].
  • Among Paul Zanker's employers was German Archaeological Institute at Rome[13].
  • Paul Zanker was employed by Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke[14].
  • Paul Zanker was employed by Scuola Normale Superiore[15].
  • Paul Zanker was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].
  • A notable student of Paul Zanker was Richard Neudecker[17].
  • A notable student of Paul Zanker was Jens-Arne Dickmann[18].
  • Paul Zanker received the Rome Prize[19].
  • Paul Zanker received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[20].
  • Paul Zanker received the Reuchlin Award[21].
  • Paul Zanker was a member of German Archaeological Institute[22].
  • Paul Zanker was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23].
  • Paul Zanker was a member of European Academy of Sciences and Arts[24].
  • Paul Zanker was a member of Mommsen Society[25].
  • Paul Zanker was a member of Academia Europaea[26].
  • Paul Zanker was a member of British Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Constance[2], Paul Zanker… he was born on February 7, 1937[3].

Education

Paul Zanker's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16]. Academic degrees include doctorate[28] and habilitation[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical archaeologist[4] and university teacher[5]. Paul Zanker's field of work was classical archaeology[8]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[10], a public research university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1472[32], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[33]; University of Göttingen[11], a campus university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1734[36], headquartered in Göttingen[37]; University of Freiburg[12], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1457[40], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[41]; German Archaeological Institute at Rome[13], an organization[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1829[44], headquartered in Rome[45]; Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke[14], a museum[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1869[48]; and Scuola Normale Superiore[15], a superior graduate school in Italy[49], in Italy[50], founded in 1810[51], headquartered in Pisa[52]. He held the position of ordinary professor[9]. Notable students include Richard Neudecker[17], a classical archaeologist[53], b. 1949[54], of Germany[55], awarded the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[56] and Jens-Arne Dickmann[18], a curator[57], b. 1960[58], of Germany[59], awarded the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[60]. Doctoral students include Annetta Alexandridis[61], a classical archaeologist[62], 1968–2026[63], of Germany[64], awarded the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[65]; Richard Neudecker[66], a classical archaeologist[67], b. 1949[68], of Germany[69], awarded the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[70]; Jens-Arne Dickmann[71], a curator[72], b. 1960[73], of Germany[74], awarded the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[75]; and Gerta Maaß-Lindemann[76], a classical archaeologist[77], b. 1943[78], of German Reich[79].

Recognition

Awards received include Rome Prize[19], an art prize[80], in United States[81]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[20], an order[82], in Germany[83], founded in 1980[84]; and Reuchlin Award[21], a science award[85], in Germany[86].

Why It Matters

Paul Zanker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]

FAQs

Where was Paul Zanker born?

Born in Constance[2], Paul Zanker…

What did Paul Zanker do for work?

Paul Zanker worked as classical archaeologist[4] and university teacher[5].

Where did Paul Zanker go to school?

Paul Zanker was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].

What awards did Paul Zanker receive?

Honors received include Rome Prize[19], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[20], and Reuchlin Award[21].

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation classical archaeologist, university teacher
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    Interested in Roman sculpture
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    Languages spoken, written or signed Italian, English, German
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