Siegfried Morenz

German egyptologist (1914-1970)
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Siegfried Morenz

Summary

Siegfried Morenz is a human[1]. He was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on +1914-11-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on +1970-01-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a historian of religion[6], egyptologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Leipzig[2], Siegfried Morenz…
  • Siegfried Morenz died in Leipzig[4].
  • Siegfried Morenz was born on +1914-11-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Siegfried Morenz died on +1970-01-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Siegfried Morenz held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Siegfried Morenz held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[11].
  • Siegfried Morenz worked as a historian of religion[6].
  • Siegfried Morenz worked as an egyptologist[7].
  • Siegfried Morenz worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Siegfried Morenz worked as a historian[9].
  • Siegfried Morenz was employed by Leipzig University[12].
  • Among Siegfried Morenz's employers was University of Basel[13].
  • A notable student of Siegfried Morenz was Elke Blumenthal[14].
  • A notable student of Siegfried Morenz was Gottfried Härtel[15].
  • Siegfried Morenz received the National Prize of East Germany[16].
  • Siegfried Morenz was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17].
  • Siegfried Morenz was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Siegfried Morenz was a member of Mommsen Society[19].
  • Siegfried Morenz is recorded as male[20].
  • Siegfried Morenz's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Siegfried Morenz supervised Elke Blumenthal as a doctoral student[22].
  • Siegfried Morenz supervised Gottfried Härtel as a doctoral student[23].
  • Siegfried Morenz's family name is recorded as Morenz[24].
  • Siegfried Morenz's given name is recorded as Siegfried[25].
  • Siegfried Morenz's given name is recorded as Kurt[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Leipzig[2], Siegfried Morenz… he was born on +1914-11-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of religion[6], egyptologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. Employers include Leipzig University[12], a public university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1409[29], headquartered in Leipzig[30] and University of Basel[13], a public research university[31], in Switzerland[32], founded in 1460[33], headquartered in Basel[34]. Notable students include Elke Blumenthal[14], an egyptologist[35], 1938–2022[36], of Germany[37], awarded the Order of Merit of the Free State of Saxony[38], specialised in Egyptology[39] and Gottfried Härtel[15], a historian of classical antiquity[40], 1925–2019[41], of Germany[42], specialised in history[43]. Doctoral students include Elke Blumenthal[22], an egyptologist[44], 1938–2022[45], of Germany[46], awarded the Order of Merit of the Free State of Saxony[47], specialised in Egyptology[48] and Gottfried Härtel[23], a historian of classical antiquity[49], 1925–2019[50], of Germany[51], specialised in history[52].

Recognition

Siegfried Morenz received the National Prize of East Germany[16].

Death and Burial

Siegfried Morenz died on +1970-01-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

FAQs

Where was Siegfried Morenz born?

Siegfried Morenz's place of birth was Leipzig[2].

Where did Siegfried Morenz die?

Siegfried Morenz died in Leipzig[4].

What did Siegfried Morenz do for work?

Siegfried Morenz worked as historian of religion[6], egyptologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9].

What awards did Siegfried Morenz receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[16].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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