Rigobert Günther

Summary

Rigobert Günther is a human^[1]. He was born in Magdeburg^[2]. He was born on May 18, 1928^[3]. He passed away in Leipzig^[4]. He died on April 2, 2000^[5]. He worked as a historian of classical antiquity^[6], university teacher^[7], and textbook writer^[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Magdeburg^[2], Rigobert Günther…
• Rigobert Günther passed away in Leipzig^[4].
• Rigobert Günther was born on May 18, 1928^[3].
• Rigobert Günther died on April 2, 2000^[5].
• Rigobert Günther held citizenship in Germany^[10].
• Rigobert Günther worked as a historian of classical antiquity^[6].
• Rigobert Günther's professions included university teacher^[7].
• Rigobert Günther worked as a textbook writer^[8].
• Rigobert Günther was employed by Leipzig University^[11].
• Rigobert Günther's doctoral advisor was Werner Peek^[12].
• Rigobert Günther's doctoral advisor was Franz Dornseiff^[13].
• A notable student of Rigobert Günther was Wieland Held^[14].
• Rigobert Günther received the Banner of Labor^[15].
• Rigobert Günther received the Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services^[16].
• Rigobert Günther received the Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services in Gold^[17].
• Rigobert Günther received the Humboldt Medal in Gold^[18].
• Rigobert Günther was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin^[19].
• Rigobert Günther was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities^[20].
• Rigobert Günther was a member of Historiker-Gesellschaft der DDR^[21].
• Rigobert Günther was a member of Society for German–Soviet Friendship^[22].
• Rigobert Günther is recorded as male^[23].
• Rigobert Günther's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Rigobert Günther was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany^[25].
• Rigobert Günther supervised Wieland Held as a doctoral student^[26].
• Rigobert Günther earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy^[27].

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Origins and Family

Rigobert Günther was born in Magdeburg^[2]. He was born on May 18, 1928^[3].

Education

Doctoral advisors include Werner Peek^[12], an archaeologist^[28], 1904–1994^[29], of Germany^[30], awarded the National Prize of East Germany^[31] and Franz Dornseiff^[13], a university teacher^[32], 1888–1960^[33], of German Reich^[34], awarded the National Prize of East Germany^[35]. Rigobert Günther earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy^[27]. Studied under Franz Altheim^[36], a classical philologist^[37], 1898–1976^[38], of German Empire^[39], specialised in ancient history^[40]; Werner Peek^[41], an archaeologist^[42], 1904–1994^[43], of Germany^[44], awarded the National Prize of East Germany^[45]; Franz Dornseiff^[46], a university teacher^[47], 1888–1960^[48], of German Reich^[49], awarded the National Prize of East Germany^[50]; and Imre Trencsényi-Waldapfel^[51], a literary historian^[52], 1908–1970^[53], of Hungary^[54], awarded the Baumgarten Prize^[55].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of classical antiquity^[6], university teacher^[7], and textbook writer^[8]. Rigobert Günther was employed by Leipzig University^[11]. A notable student of him was Wieland Held^[14]. He supervised Wieland Held as a doctoral student^[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Banner of Labor^[15], an order^[56], in German Democratic Republic^[57], founded in 1954^[58]; Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services^[16], a medallion^[59], in German Democratic Republic^[60], founded in 1956^[61]; Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services in Gold^[17]; and Humboldt Medal in Gold^[18].

Personal Life

Rigobert Günther was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany^[25].

Death and Burial

Rigobert Günther died on April 2, 2000^[5]. He passed away in Leipzig^[4].

Why It Matters

Rigobert Günther is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[9]

FAQs

Where was Rigobert Günther born?

Rigobert Günther was born in Magdeburg^[2].

Where did Rigobert Günther die?

Rigobert Günther passed away in Leipzig^[4].

What did Rigobert Günther do for work?

Rigobert Günther worked as historian of classical antiquity^[6], university teacher^[7], and textbook writer^[8].

What awards did Rigobert Günther receive?

Honors received include Banner of Labor^[15], Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services^[16], Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services in Gold^[17], and Humboldt Medal in Gold^[18].