Richard Foerster

German classical philologist, archaeologist and art historian (1843-1922)
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Richard Foerster

Summary

Richard Foerster is a human[1]. His place of birth was Görlitz[2]. He was born on +1843-03-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Wrocław[4]. He died on +1922-08-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], classical archaeologist[7], art historian[8], university teacher[9], and archaeologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Görlitz[2], Richard Foerster…
  • Richard Foerster passed away in Wrocław[4].
  • Richard Foerster was born on +1843-03-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Richard Foerster died on +1922-08-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Richard Foerster was married to Angelika Lübbert[12].
  • A child of Richard Foerster was Otfrid Foerster[13].
  • A child of Richard Foerster was Wolfgang Foerster[14].
  • Richard Foerster held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Richard Foerster worked as a classical philologist[6].
  • Richard Foerster's professions included classical archaeologist[7].
  • Richard Foerster's professions included art historian[8].
  • Richard Foerster's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Richard Foerster's professions included archaeologist[10].
  • Richard Foerster's field of work was classical philology[16].
  • Richard Foerster's field of work was ancient archeology[17].
  • Richard Foerster's field of work was art history[18].
  • Richard Foerster's field of work was classical antiquity[19].
  • Richard Foerster's field of work was ancient history[20].
  • Among Richard Foerster's employers was Kiel University[21].
  • Richard Foerster was employed by University of Wrocław[22].
  • Among Richard Foerster's employers was University of Rostock[23].
  • Richard Foerster's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[24].
  • Richard Foerster's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[25].
  • A notable student of Richard Foerster was Eberhard Richtsteig[26].
  • Richard Foerster received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Foerster was born in Görlitz[2]. He was born on +1843-03-02T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[24], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1558[30], headquartered in Jena[31] and University of Wrocław[25], a university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1702[34]. Richard Foerster studied under August Rossbach[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], classical archaeologist[7], art historian[8], university teacher[9], and archaeologist[10]. Fields of work include classical philology[16], an academic discipline[36]; ancient archeology[17]; art history[18], an academic discipline[37]; classical antiquity[19], a historical period[38]; and ancient history[20], a time interval[39]. Employers include Kiel University[21], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1665[42], headquartered in Kiel[43]; University of Wrocław[22], a university[44], in Poland[45], founded in 1702[46]; and University of Rostock[23], a public university[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1419[49], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[50]. A notable student of Richard Foerster was Eberhard Richtsteig[26]. Doctoral students include Bernhard große Kruse[51], a secondary school teacher[52], b. 1884[53], of Kingdom of Prussia[54]; Eberhard Richtsteig[55], a classical philologist[56], 1892–1962[57], of Germany[58]; and Wilhelm Kroll[59], a linguist[60], 1869–1939[61], of Kingdom of Prussia[62], awarded the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[63].

Recognition

Richard Foerster received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[27].

Personal Life

Richard Foerster was married to Angelika Lübbert[12]. Children include Otfrid Foerster[13], a neurologist[64], 1873–1941[65], of German Reich[66], awarded the Cothenius Medal[67], specialised in neurosurgery[68] and Wolfgang Foerster[14], a military historian[69], 1875–1963[70], of Germany[71], specialised in military history[72].

Death and Burial

Richard Foerster died on +1922-08-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Wrocław[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Foerster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

His notable doctoral advisees include Wilhelm Kroll[75], a linguist[76], 1869–1939[77], of Kingdom of Prussia[78], awarded the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[79].

FAQs

Where was Richard Foerster born?

Born in Görlitz[2], Richard Foerster…

Where did Richard Foerster die?

Richard Foerster passed away in Wrocław[4].

Who was Richard Foerster married to?

Richard Foerster's spouses include Angelika Lübbert[12].

What did Richard Foerster do for work?

Richard Foerster worked as classical philologist[6], classical archaeologist[7], art historian[8], university teacher[9], and archaeologist[10].

Where did Richard Foerster go to school?

Richard Foerster was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[24] and University of Wrocław[25].

What awards did Richard Foerster receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[27].

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