Richard Krautheimer

German art historian (1897–1994)
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Richard Krautheimer

Summary

Richard Krautheimer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fürth[2]. He was born on July 6, 1897[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on November 1, 1994[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], university teacher[9], and classical scholar[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fürth[2], Richard Krautheimer…
  • Richard Krautheimer passed away in Rome[4].
  • Richard Krautheimer was born on July 6, 1897[3].
  • Richard Krautheimer died on November 1, 1994[5].
  • Richard Krautheimer held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Richard Krautheimer held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Richard Krautheimer worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Richard Krautheimer's professions included art historian[7].
  • Richard Krautheimer's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Richard Krautheimer's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Richard Krautheimer worked as a classical scholar[10].
  • Richard Krautheimer's field of work was art history[14].
  • Richard Krautheimer's field of work was Byzantine architecture[15].
  • Among Richard Krautheimer's employers was New York University[16].
  • Richard Krautheimer was employed by University of Kentucky[17].
  • Among Richard Krautheimer's employers was University of Marburg[18].
  • Among Richard Krautheimer's employers was Vassar College[19].
  • Richard Krautheimer was employed by University of Louisville[20].
  • Richard Krautheimer was educated at University of Marburg[21].
  • Richard Krautheimer's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22].
  • Richard Krautheimer was educated at Vassar College[23].
  • Richard Krautheimer was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24].
  • Richard Krautheimer was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25].
  • Richard Krautheimer received the Guggenheim Fellowship[26].
  • Richard Krautheimer received the Rome Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Krautheimer was born in Fürth[2]. He was born on July 6, 1897[3].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg[21], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1527[30], headquartered in Marburg[31]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35]; Vassar College[23], a liberal arts college in the United States[36], in United States[37], founded in 1861[38]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24], a comprehensive university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1809[41], headquartered in Berlin[42]; and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25], a public university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1502[45], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[46]. Richard Krautheimer earned the academic degree of doctorate[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], university teacher[9], and classical scholar[10]. Fields of work include art history[14], an academic discipline[48] and Byzantine architecture[15], an architectural style[49], in Byzantine Empire[50]. Employers include New York University[16], a private university[51], in United States[52], founded in 1831[53], headquartered in New York City[54]; University of Kentucky[17], a public university[55], in United States[56], founded in 1865[57], headquartered in Lexington[58]; University of Marburg[18], a public university[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1527[61], headquartered in Marburg[62]; Vassar College[19], a liberal arts college in the United States[63], in United States[64], founded in 1861[65]; and University of Louisville[20], a public research university[66], in United States[67], founded in 1798[68], headquartered in Louisville[69].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[26], a fellowship grant[70], in United States[71], founded in 1925[72]; Rome Prize[27], an art prize[73], in United States[74]; Haskins Medal[75], a medallion[76], in United States[77], founded in 1940[78]; Feltrinelli Prize[79], a science award[80], in Italy[81]; Alice Davis Hitchcock Award[82], an award[83]; and Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[84], a fellowship award[85].

Death and Burial

Richard Krautheimer died on November 1, 1994[5]. He passed away in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Krautheimer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]

FAQs

Where was Richard Krautheimer born?

Richard Krautheimer's place of birth was Fürth[2].

Where did Richard Krautheimer die?

Richard Krautheimer passed away in Rome[4].

What did Richard Krautheimer do for work?

Richard Krautheimer worked as anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], university teacher[9], and classical scholar[10].

Where did Richard Krautheimer go to school?

Richard Krautheimer was educated at University of Marburg[21], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22], Vassar College[23], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24].

What awards did Richard Krautheimer receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[26], Rome Prize[27], Haskins Medal[75], and Feltrinelli Prize[79].

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