Johannes Irmscher
German classical philologist (1920–2000)
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Summary
Johannes Irmscher was born on September 14, 1920[1], in Dresden[2]. He died on May 23, 2000[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], Byzantinist[7], neohellenist[8], and unofficial collaborator[9].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: September 14, 1929[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11], German Democratic Republic[12], German Reich[13]
- Occupation: editor[14], classical scholar[15], translator[16]
- Employer: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17]
- Educated at: Leipzig University[18]
- Award received: National Prize of East Germany[19], Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze[20], Winckelmann-Medaille (Stendal)[21]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[22], Leibniz Society of Sciences[23], Academia Latinitati Fovendae[24], Mommsen Society[25], Winckelmann-Gesellschaft[26], Historiker-Gesellschaft der DDR[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[29], Socialist Unity Party of Germany[30]
- Doctoral student: Rainer Nabielek[31]
- Commons category: Johannes Irmscher[32]
- Academic degree: Abitur[33], doctorate[34], habilitation[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[36]
- Family name: Irmscher[37]
- Given name: Johannes[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39], Latin[40], Ancient Greek[41], medieval Greek[42], Modern Greek[43], German[44]
- Name in native language: Johannes Irmscher[45]
- Interested in: Byzantine studies[46]
FAQs
Where was Johannes Irmscher born?
Johannes Irmscher was born in Dresden[2].
Where did Johannes Irmscher die?
Johannes Irmscher died in Rome[4].
What did Johannes Irmscher do for work?
Johannes Irmscher worked as a classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], Byzantinist[7], neohellenist[8], and unofficial collaborator[9].
Where did Johannes Irmscher go to school?
Johannes Irmscher was educated at Leipzig University[18].
What awards did Johannes Irmscher receive?
Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[19], Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze[20], and Winckelmann-Medaille (Stendal)[21].