Michael Sommer

German historian of classical antiquity
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Summary

Michael Sommer was born on April 29, 1970[1], in Bremen[2]. He has worked as a historian of classical antiquity[3], university teacher[4], and historian[5].

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Bremen[6]
  • Date of birth: January 1, 1970[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Employer: University of Freiburg[9], University of Oldenburg[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Commons category: Michael Sommer (Historian)[12]
  • Family name: Sommer[13]
  • Given name: Michael[14]
  • Work location: Freiburg im Breisgau[15]
  • Student of: Hans-Joachim Gehrke[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17], German[18], Latin[19], Ancient Greek[20]
  • Name in native language: Michael Sommer[21]

FAQs

Where was Michael Sommer born?

Michael Sommer's place of birth was Bremen[2].

What did Michael Sommer do for work?

Michael Sommer worked as a historian of classical antiquity[3], university teacher[4], and historian[5].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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