Rigobert Günther
German historian of classical antiquity (1928-2000)
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Summary
Rigobert Günther was born on May 18, 1928[1], in Magdeburg[2]. He died on April 2, 2000[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as a historian of classical antiquity[5], university teacher[6], and textbook writer[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
- Employer: Leipzig University[10]
- Doctoral advisor: Werner Peek[11], Franz Dornseiff[12]
- Student: Wieland Held[13]
- Award received: Banner of Labor[14], Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services[15], Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services in Gold[16], Humboldt Medal in Gold[17]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[18], Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19], Historiker-Gesellschaft der DDR[20], Society for German–Soviet Friendship[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Socialist Unity Party of Germany[23]
- Doctoral student: Wieland Held[24]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[25]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[26]
- Family name: Günther[27]
- Given name: Rigobert[28]
- Work location: Leipzig[29]
- Student of: Franz Altheim[30], Werner Peek[31], Franz Dornseiff[32], Imre Trencsényi-Waldapfel[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[34]
- Name in native language: Rigobert Günther[35]
FAQs
Where was Rigobert Günther born?
Rigobert Günther was born in Magdeburg[2].
Where did Rigobert Günther die?
Rigobert Günther passed away in Leipzig[4].
What did Rigobert Günther do for work?
Rigobert Günther worked as a historian of classical antiquity[5], university teacher[6], and textbook writer[7].
What awards did Rigobert Günther receive?
Honors received include Banner of Labor[14], Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services[15], Pestalozzi Medal for Faithful Services in Gold[16], and Humboldt Medal in Gold[17].