Ernst Kirsten

German archaeologist (1911–1987)
Person human Q1358958
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Summary

Ernst Kirsten was born on September 2, 1911[1], in Chemnitz[2]. He died on February 11, 1987[3], in Bonn[4]. He worked as an archaeologist[5], university teacher[6], historian[7], and geographer[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Margarete Noé[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Field of work: history[12], historical geography[13], topography[14]
  • Employer: University of Vienna[15], University of Bonn[16], University of Göttingen[17]
  • Member of: Austrian Academy of Sciences[18], Sturmabteilung[19], German Archaeological Institute[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[22]
  • Archives at: German Archaeological Institute Archive[23]
  • Honorific prefix: Doctor[24]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[25]
  • Residence: Göttingen[26]
  • Family name: Kirsten[27]
  • Given name: Ernst[28]
  • Work location: Heidelberg[29], Halle (Saale)[30], Bonn[31], Vienna[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33]
  • Name in native language: Ernst Kirsten[34]
  • Significant person: Wilhelm Speidel[35]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[36]
  • P14536: 432349[37]
  • P14925: 448[38]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Kirsten born?

Ernst Kirsten's place of birth was Chemnitz[2].

Where did Ernst Kirsten die?

Ernst Kirsten passed away in Bonn[4].

Who was Ernst Kirsten married to?

Ernst Kirsten's spouses include Margarete Noé[10].

What did Ernst Kirsten do for work?

Ernst Kirsten worked as an archaeologist[5], university teacher[6], historian[7], and geographer[8].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . geschichtewiki.wien.gv.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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