Ludwig Ross

German classical Archaeologist and university professor (1806-1859)
Person human Q97421
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Ludwig Ross

Summary

Ludwig Ross is a human[1]. He was born in Bornhöved[2]. He was born on July 22, 1806[3]. He passed away in Halle (Saale)[4]. He died on August 6, 1859[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], classical archaeologist[7], classical philologist[8], epigrapher[9], and art historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig Ross's place of birth was Bornhöved[2].
  • Ludwig Ross passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].
  • Ludwig Ross was born on July 22, 1806[3].
  • Ludwig Ross died on August 6, 1859[5].
  • Ludwig Ross's father was Q136205309[12].
  • Ludwig Ross's mother was Q136205312[13].
  • Ludwig Ross was married to Emma Ross[14].
  • Ludwig Ross held citizenship in Duchy of Holstein[15].
  • Ludwig Ross worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Ludwig Ross worked as a classical archaeologist[7].
  • Ludwig Ross worked as a classical philologist[8].
  • Ludwig Ross's professions included epigrapher[9].
  • Ludwig Ross worked as an art historian[10].
  • Ludwig Ross's professions included archaeologist[16].
  • Ludwig Ross's field of work was classical archaeology[17].
  • Ludwig Ross's field of work was classical philology[18].
  • Ludwig Ross was employed by National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[19].
  • Among Ludwig Ross's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[20].
  • Ludwig Ross was educated at Kiel University[21].
  • Ludwig Ross was a member of German Archaeological Institute[22].
  • Ludwig Ross was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23].
  • Ludwig Ross was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Ludwig Ross is recorded as male[25].
  • Ludwig Ross's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Ludwig Ross's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig Ross[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig Ross's place of birth was Bornhöved[2]. He was born on July 22, 1806[3]. His father was Q136205309[12]. His mother was Q136205312[13].

Education

Ludwig Ross was educated at Kiel University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], classical archaeologist[7], classical philologist[8], epigrapher[9], art historian[10], and archaeologist[16]. Fields of work include classical archaeology[17], an archaeological sub-discipline[28] and classical philology[18], an academic discipline[29]. Employers include National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[19], a university[30], in Greece[31], founded in 1837[32], headquartered in University of Athens[33] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[20], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1502[36], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[37].

Personal Life

Among Ludwig Ross's spouses was Emma Ross[14].

Death and Burial

Ludwig Ross died on August 6, 1859[5]. He passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Ross ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Ross born?

Ludwig Ross's place of birth was Bornhöved[2].

Where did Ludwig Ross die?

Ludwig Ross passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].

Who were Ludwig Ross's parents?

Ludwig Ross's father was Q136205309[12]. Ludwig Ross's mother was Q136205312[13].

Who was Ludwig Ross married to?

Ludwig Ross's spouses include Emma Ross[14].

What did Ludwig Ross do for work?

Ludwig Ross worked as university teacher[6], classical archaeologist[7], classical philologist[8], epigrapher[9], and art historian[10].

Where did Ludwig Ross go to school?

Ludwig Ross was educated at Kiel University[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 11
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    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'commons', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'eo', 'fr', 'ko', 'ru', 'sv']
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → university teacher, classical archaeologist, classical philologist +4
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → —
    Father → Q136205309
    Family name → Ross
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
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