Walter Altmann

German art historian and archaeologist (1873-1910)
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Walter Altmann

Summary

Walter Altmann is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on June 12, 1873[3]. He passed away in Marburg[4]. He died on January 24, 1910[5]. He worked as a classical archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], and archaeologist[8].

Key Facts

  • Walter Altmann's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Walter Altmann died in Marburg[4].
  • Walter Altmann passed away in Kiel[9].
  • Walter Altmann was born on June 12, 1873[3].
  • Walter Altmann died on January 24, 1910[5].
  • Walter Altmann held citizenship in German Empire[10].
  • Walter Altmann's professions included classical archaeologist[6].
  • Walter Altmann's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Walter Altmann's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Walter Altmann's field of work was archaeology[11].
  • Walter Altmann was employed by University of Marburg[12].
  • Among Walter Altmann's employers was German Archaeological Institute at Rome[13].
  • Walter Altmann's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[14].
  • Walter Altmann's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].
  • Walter Altmann received the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[16].
  • Walter Altmann was a member of German Archaeological Institute[17].
  • Walter Altmann is recorded as male[18].
  • Walter Altmann's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Walter Altmann's Commons category is recorded as Bernhard Walter Altmann[20].
  • Walter Altmann earned the academic degree of doctorate[21].
  • Walter Altmann earned the academic degree of habilitation[22].
  • Walter Altmann's family name is recorded as Altmann[23].
  • Walter Altmann's given name is recorded as Walter[24].
  • Walter Altmann's academic major is recorded as classical archaeology[25].
  • Walter Altmann's academic major is recorded as classical philology[26].

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Origins and Family

Walter Altmann was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on June 12, 1873[3].

Education

Educated at Frederick William University Berlin[14], a university[27], in Prussia[28], founded in 1828[29] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15], a public university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1502[32], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[33]. Academic degrees include doctorate[21] and habilitation[22]. Studied under Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[34], a classical philologist[35], 1848–1931[36], of Kingdom of Prussia[37], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[38], specialised in classics[39]; Reinhard Kekulé von Stradonitz[40], an anthropologist[41], 1839–1911[42], of Grand Duchy of Hesse[43]; Johannes Vahlen[44], a linguist[45], 1830–1911[46], of Germany[47], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[48]; and Carl Robert[49], a classical archaeologist[50], 1850–1922[51], of Electorate of Hesse[52], awarded the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[53], specialised in classical philology[54].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], and archaeologist[8]. Walter Altmann's field of work was archaeology[11]. Employers include University of Marburg[12], a public university[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1527[57], headquartered in Marburg[58] and German Archaeological Institute at Rome[13], an organization[59], in Italy[60], founded in 1829[61], headquartered in Rome[62].

Recognition

Walter Altmann received the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[16].

Death and Burial

Walter Altmann died on January 24, 1910[5]. Recorded place of death include Marburg[4], a district capital[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1140[65] and Kiel[9], an urban municipality in Germany[66], in Germany[67], founded in 1242[68].

FAQs

Where was Walter Altmann born?

Born in Berlin[2], Walter Altmann…

Where did Walter Altmann die?

Walter Altmann died in Marburg[4].

What did Walter Altmann do for work?

Walter Altmann worked as classical archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], and archaeologist[8].

Where did Walter Altmann go to school?

Walter Altmann was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[14] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].

What awards did Walter Altmann receive?

Honors received include Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[16].

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Class ancestry

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