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] and university teacher^[7].

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^[8].
• Rigobert Günther worked as a historian of classical antiquity^[6].
• Rigobert Günther's professions included university teacher^[7].
• Rigobert Günther was employed by Leipzig University^[9].
• Rigobert Günther's doctoral advisor was Werner Peek^[10].
• Rigobert Günther's doctoral advisor was Franz Dornseiff^[11].
• A notable student of Rigobert Günther was Wieland Held^[12].
• Rigobert Günther received the Banner of Labor^[13].
• Rigobert Günther received the Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services in Gold^[14].
• Rigobert Günther received the Humboldt Medal in Gold^[15].
• Rigobert Günther was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin^[16].
• Rigobert Günther was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities^[17].
• Rigobert Günther was a member of Historiker-Gesellschaft der DDR^[18].
• Rigobert Günther was a member of Society for German–Soviet Friendship^[19].
• Rigobert Günther is recorded as male^[20].
• Rigobert Günther's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Rigobert Günther was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany^[22].
• Rigobert Günther supervised Wieland Held as a doctoral student^[23].
• Rigobert Günther earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy^[24].
• Rigobert Günther was part of the conflict World War II^[25].
• Rigobert Günther's family name is recorded as Günther^[26].

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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^[10], an archaeologist^[27], 1904–1994^[28], of Germany^[29], awarded the National Prize of East Germany^[30] and Franz Dornseiff^[11], a university teacher^[31], 1888–1960^[32], of German Reich^[33], awarded the National Prize of East Germany^[34]. Rigobert Günther earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy^[24]. Studied under Franz Altheim^[35], a classical philologist^[36], 1898–1976^[37], of German Empire^[38], specialised in ancient history^[39]; Werner Peek^[40], an archaeologist^[41], 1904–1994^[42], of Germany^[43], awarded the National Prize of East Germany^[44]; Franz Dornseiff^[45], a university teacher^[46], 1888–1960^[47], of German Reich^[48], awarded the National Prize of East Germany^[49]; and Imre Trencsényi-Waldapfel^[50], a literary historian^[51], 1908–1970^[52], of Hungary^[53], awarded the Baumgarten Prize^[54].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of classical antiquity^[6] and university teacher^[7]. Rigobert Günther was employed by Leipzig University^[9]. A notable student of him was Wieland Held^[12]. He supervised Wieland Held as a doctoral student^[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Banner of Labor^[13], an order^[55], in German Democratic Republic^[56], founded in 1954^[57]; Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services in Gold^[14]; and Humboldt Medal in Gold^[15].

Personal Life

Rigobert Günther was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany^[22].

Death and Burial

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

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] and university teacher^[7].

What awards did Rigobert Günther receive?

Honors received include Banner of Labor^[13], Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services in Gold^[14], and Humboldt Medal in Gold^[15].