Frank Kolb

German historian of classical antiquity
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Frank Kolb

Summary

Frank Kolb is a human[1]. Born in Rheinbach[2], he… he was born on February 27, 1945[3]. He died on January 18, 2026[4]. He worked as a historian of classical antiquity[5], university teacher[6], and historian[7].

Key Facts

  • Frank Kolb's place of birth was Rheinbach[2].
  • Frank Kolb was born on February 27, 1945[3].
  • Frank Kolb died on January 18, 2026[4].
  • Frank Kolb held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Arabic was Frank Kolb's native language[9].
  • Frank Kolb worked as a historian of classical antiquity[5].
  • Frank Kolb's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Frank Kolb's professions included historian[7].
  • Frank Kolb's field of work was ancient history[10].
  • Frank Kolb's field of work was history[11].
  • Among Frank Kolb's employers was University of Tübingen[12].
  • Frank Kolb was employed by Kiel University[13].
  • Frank Kolb was educated at University of Bonn[14].
  • Frank Kolb's doctoral advisor was Johannes Straub[15].
  • A notable student of Frank Kolb was Ralf Behrwald[16].
  • A notable student of Frank Kolb was Hartmut Blum[17].
  • A notable student of Frank Kolb was Hartwin Brandt[18].
  • A notable student of Frank Kolb was Marc Domingo Gygax[19].
  • A notable student of Frank Kolb was Hilmar Klinkott[20].
  • A notable student of Frank Kolb was Jens-Uwe Krause[21].
  • Frank Kolb received the Max Planck Research Award[22].
  • Frank Kolb was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23].
  • Frank Kolb is recorded as male[24].
  • Frank Kolb's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Frank Kolb supervised Hilmar Klinkott as a doctoral student[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rheinbach[2], Frank Kolb… he was born on February 27, 1945[3]. Arabic was his native language[9].

Education

Frank Kolb was educated at University of Bonn[14]. His doctoral advisor was Johannes Straub[15]. He studied under Johannes Straub[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of classical antiquity[5], university teacher[6], and historian[7]. Fields of work include ancient history[10], a time interval[28] and history[11]. Employers include University of Tübingen[12], a comprehensive university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1477[31], headquartered in Tübingen[32] and Kiel University[13], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1665[35], headquartered in Kiel[36]. Notable students include Ralf Behrwald[16], a historian of classical antiquity[37], b. 1967[38], of Germany[39], specialised in history[40]; Hartmut Blum[17], a historian of classical antiquity[41], b. 1966[42], of Germany[43]; Hartwin Brandt[18], a historian of classical antiquity[44], b. 1959[45], of Germany[46]; Marc Domingo Gygax[19], a historian of classical antiquity[47], b. 1965[48], of Spain[49], awarded the Runciman Award[50]; Hilmar Klinkott[20], a historian of classical antiquity[51], b. 1971[52], of Germany[53]; and Jens-Uwe Krause[21], a historian of classical antiquity[54], b. 1957[55], of Germany[56], specialised in history[57]. Doctoral students include Hilmar Klinkott[26], a historian of classical antiquity[58], b. 1971[59], of Germany[60] and Christof Schuler[61], a historian of classical antiquity[62], b. 1965[63], of Germany[64].

Recognition

Frank Kolb received the Max Planck Research Award[22].

Death and Burial

Frank Kolb died on January 18, 2026[4].

FAQs

Where was Frank Kolb born?

Frank Kolb's place of birth was Rheinbach[2].

What did Frank Kolb do for work?

Frank Kolb worked as historian of classical antiquity[5], university teacher[6], and historian[7].

Where did Frank Kolb go to school?

Frank Kolb was educated at University of Bonn[14].

What awards did Frank Kolb receive?

Honors received include Max Planck Research Award[22].

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Class ancestry

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