Georg Zoëga
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Summary
Georg Zoëga was born on December 20, 1755[1], in Daler Parish[2]. He died on February 10, 1809[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], and archaeologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Maria Emilia Zoëga[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[10]
- Field of work: archaeology[11]
- Employer: Kiel University[12]
- Educated at: University of Göttingen[13], Leipzig University[14]
- Doctoral advisor: Christian Gottlob Heyne[15]
- Student: Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker[16]
- Award received: Order of the Dannebrog[17]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[19], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Georg Zoëga[22]
- Archives at: Berlin State Library[23]
- Family name: Zoëga[24]
- Given name: Jørgen[25]
- Professorship: professor[26]
- Student of: Christian Gottlob Heyne[27]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[28], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[32]
- Name in native language: Jørgen Zoëga[33]
- Sibling: Hans Zoega[34]
Why It Matters
Georg Zoëga has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Georg Zoëga born?
Georg Zoëga was born in Daler Parish[2].
Where did Georg Zoëga die?
Georg Zoëga died in Rome[4].
What did Georg Zoëga do for work?
Georg Zoëga worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], and archaeologist[7].
Where did Georg Zoëga go to school?
Georg Zoëga was educated at University of Göttingen[13] and Leipzig University[14].
What awards did Georg Zoëga receive?
Honors received include Order of the Dannebrog[17].