Gerhard Pfohl

German medical historian, archaeologist and classical philologist (1929–2016)
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Summary

Gerhard Pfohl was born on February 16, 1929[1], in Železná Ruda[2]. He died on June 29, 2016[3], in Nuremberg[4]. He worked as a medical historian[5], classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], classical archaeologist[8], and philosopher[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: June 29, 2019[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Occupation: philologist[13]
  • Field of work: classical philology[14], epigraphy[15], history of medicine[16]
  • Employer: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[17], Technical University of Munich[18], University of Innsbruck[19]
  • Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Kardinal-Innitzer-Preis[22]
  • Member of: Sudetendeutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften und Künste[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Doctoral student: Teimuraz Micheil Alshibaia[25]
  • Family name: Pfohl[26]
  • Given name: Gerhard[27]
  • Work location: Munich[28], Innsbruck[29]
  • Student of: Alois Gotsmich[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31], English[32], Latin[33], Ancient Greek[34]
  • Name in native language: Gerhard Pfohl[35]

FAQs

Where was Gerhard Pfohl born?

Gerhard Pfohl's place of birth was Železná Ruda[2].

Where did Gerhard Pfohl die?

Gerhard Pfohl died in Nuremberg[4].

What did Gerhard Pfohl do for work?

Gerhard Pfohl worked as a medical historian[5], classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], classical archaeologist[8], and philosopher[9].

What awards did Gerhard Pfohl receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], and Kardinal-Innitzer-Preis[22].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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