Theodor Wiegand

German archaeologist (1864–1936)
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Theodor Wiegand
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Theodor Wiegand

Summary

Theodor Wiegand is a human[1]. Born in Bendorf[2], he… he was born on October 30, 1864[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on December 19, 1936[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], and classical archaeologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bendorf[2], Theodor Wiegand…
  • Theodor Wiegand died in Berlin[4].
  • Theodor Wiegand was born on October 30, 1864[3].
  • Theodor Wiegand died on December 19, 1936[5].
  • Burial took place at Waldfriedhof Dahlem[11].
  • Among Theodor Wiegand's spouses was Marie Wiegand[12].
  • Theodor Wiegand held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Theodor Wiegand held citizenship in German Reich[14].
  • German was Theodor Wiegand's native language[15].
  • Theodor Wiegand worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Theodor Wiegand worked as an art historian[7].
  • Theodor Wiegand worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Theodor Wiegand's professions included classical archaeologist[9].
  • Theodor Wiegand's field of work was classical archaeology[16].
  • Theodor Wiegand held the position of Geheimrat[17].
  • Theodor Wiegand's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18].
  • Theodor Wiegand's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • Theodor Wiegand's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Theodor Wiegand is Zweiter Bericht über die Ausgrabungen in Pergamon, 1928–32: Das Asklepieion[21].
  • Theodor Wiegand received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[22].
  • Theodor Wiegand received the Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[23].
  • Theodor Wiegand received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24].
  • Theodor Wiegand was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Theodor Wiegand was a member of Academy of Science for Public Utility[26].
  • Theodor Wiegand was a member of German Archaeological Institute[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Wiegand was born in Bendorf[2]. He was born on October 30, 1864[3]. German was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; and University of Freiburg[20], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1457[38], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], and classical archaeologist[9]. Theodor Wiegand's field of work was classical archaeology[16]. He held the position of Geheimrat[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Theodor Wiegand is Zweiter Bericht über die Ausgrabungen in Pergamon, 1928–32: Das Asklepieion[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[22], an order[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1980[42]; Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[23], an award[43], in Weimar Republic[44], founded in 1922[45]; and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24], a civil decoration[46], in Prussia[47], founded in 1842[48].

Personal Life

Among Theodor Wiegand's spouses was Marie Wiegand[12].

Death and Burial

Theodor Wiegand died on December 19, 1936[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was malaria[49]. He is buried at Waldfriedhof Dahlem[11].

Why It Matters

Theodor Wiegand ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Theodor Wiegand born?

Theodor Wiegand was born in Bendorf[2].

Where did Theodor Wiegand die?

Theodor Wiegand died in Berlin[4].

Who was Theodor Wiegand married to?

Theodor Wiegand's spouses include Marie Wiegand[12].

What did Theodor Wiegand do for work?

Theodor Wiegand worked as anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], and classical archaeologist[9].

Where did Theodor Wiegand go to school?

Theodor Wiegand was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], and University of Freiburg[20].

What awards did Theodor Wiegand receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[22], Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[23], and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24].

References

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  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . German National Library. Retrieved . lagis.hessen.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [49] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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