Adolf Furtwängler

German classical archaeologist (1853-1907)
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Summary

Adolf Furtwängler is a human[1]. Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2], he… he was born on June 30, 1853[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on October 10, 1907[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], curator[7], classical archaeologist[8], art historian[9], and archaeologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2].
  • Adolf Furtwängler died in Athens[4].
  • Adolf Furtwängler was born on June 30, 1853[3].
  • Adolf Furtwängler died on October 10, 1907[5].
  • Burial took place at First Cemetery of Athens[12].
  • Adolf Furtwängler's father was Wilhelm Furtwängler[13].
  • Adolf Furtwängler was married to Adelheid Furtwängler[14].
  • A child of Adolf Furtwängler was Wilhelm Furtwängler[15].
  • A child of Adolf Furtwängler was Walter Furtwängler[16].
  • Adolf Furtwängler held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Baden[17].
  • Adolf Furtwängler worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Adolf Furtwängler worked as a curator[7].
  • Adolf Furtwängler worked as a classical archaeologist[8].
  • Adolf Furtwängler's professions included art historian[9].
  • Adolf Furtwängler worked as an archaeologist[10].
  • Adolf Furtwängler's field of work was classical archaeology[18].
  • Adolf Furtwängler was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[19].
  • Adolf Furtwängler was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[20].
  • Among Adolf Furtwängler's employers was Antikensammlung Berlin[21].
  • Adolf Furtwängler was educated at University of Freiburg[22].
  • Adolf Furtwängler's education included a stint at Leipzig University[23].
  • Adolf Furtwängler was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[24].
  • A notable student of Adolf Furtwängler was Konstantinos Romaios[25].
  • A notable student of Adolf Furtwängler was Ernst Robert Fiechter[26].
  • A notable student of Adolf Furtwängler was Hermann Thiersch[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolf Furtwängler's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. He was born on June 30, 1853[3]. His father was Wilhelm Furtwängler[13].

Education

Educated at University of Freiburg[22], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31]; Leipzig University[23], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]; and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[24], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1472[38], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[39]. Academic degrees include doctorate[40] and habilitation[41]. Adolf Furtwängler studied under Heinrich Brunn[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], curator[7], classical archaeologist[8], art historian[9], and archaeologist[10]. Adolf Furtwängler's field of work was classical archaeology[18]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[19], a public research university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1472[45], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[46]; Frederick William University Berlin[20], a university[47], in Prussia[48], founded in 1828[49]; and Antikensammlung Berlin[21], an art collection[50], in Germany[51]. Notable students include Konstantinos Romaios[25], an archaeologist[52], 1874–1966[53], of Greece[54], awarded the doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[55]; Ernst Robert Fiechter[26], a building researcher[56], 1875–1948[57], of Switzerland[58], specialised in buildings archaeology[59]; and Hermann Thiersch[27], a classical archaeologist[60], 1874–1939[61], of German Reich[62]. He supervised Hermann Thiersch as a doctoral student[63].

Recognition

Adolf Furtwängler received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[64].

Personal Life

Adolf Furtwängler was married to Adelheid Furtwängler[14]. Children include Wilhelm Furtwängler[15], a classical composer[65], 1886–1954[66], of Germany[67], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[68], specialised in classical music[69] and Walter Furtwängler[16], a mountaineer[70], 1887–1967[71].

Death and Burial

Adolf Furtwängler died on October 10, 1907[5]. He passed away in Athens[4]. The cause of death was dysentery[72]. He is buried at First Cemetery of Athens[12].

Why It Matters

Adolf Furtwängler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Adolf Furtwängler born?

Adolf Furtwängler was born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2].

Where did Adolf Furtwängler die?

Adolf Furtwängler died in Athens[4].

Who were Adolf Furtwängler's parents?

Adolf Furtwängler's father was Wilhelm Furtwängler[13].

Who was Adolf Furtwängler married to?

Adolf Furtwängler's spouses include Adelheid Furtwängler[14].

What did Adolf Furtwängler do for work?

Adolf Furtwängler worked as university teacher[6], curator[7], classical archaeologist[8], art historian[9], and archaeologist[10].

Where did Adolf Furtwängler go to school?

Adolf Furtwängler was educated at University of Freiburg[22], Leipzig University[23], and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[24].

What awards did Adolf Furtwängler receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[64].

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  3. [74] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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