Siegfried Morenz

German egyptologist (1914-1970)
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Siegfried Morenz

Summary

Siegfried Morenz is a human[1]. He was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on November 22, 1914[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on January 14, 1970[5]. He worked as a historian of religion[6], egyptologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leipzig[2], Siegfried Morenz…
  • Siegfried Morenz died in Leipzig[4].
  • Siegfried Morenz was born on November 22, 1914[3].
  • Siegfried Morenz died on January 14, 1970[5].
  • Siegfried Morenz held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Siegfried Morenz held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[12].
  • Siegfried Morenz worked as a historian of religion[6].
  • Siegfried Morenz worked as an egyptologist[7].
  • Siegfried Morenz worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Siegfried Morenz worked as a historian[9].
  • Siegfried Morenz was employed by Leipzig University[13].
  • Among Siegfried Morenz's employers was University of Basel[14].
  • A notable student of Siegfried Morenz was Elke Blumenthal[15].
  • A notable student of Siegfried Morenz was Gottfried Härtel[16].
  • Siegfried Morenz received the National Prize of East Germany[17].
  • Siegfried Morenz was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Siegfried Morenz was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19].
  • Siegfried Morenz was a member of Mommsen Society[20].
  • Siegfried Morenz is recorded as male[21].
  • Siegfried Morenz's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Siegfried Morenz supervised Elke Blumenthal as a doctoral student[23].
  • Siegfried Morenz supervised Gottfried Härtel as a doctoral student[24].
  • Siegfried Morenz's family name is recorded as Morenz[25].
  • Siegfried Morenz's given name is recorded as Siegfried[26].
  • Siegfried Morenz's given name is recorded as Kurt[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Leipzig[2], Siegfried Morenz… he was born on November 22, 1914[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of religion[6], egyptologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. Employers include Leipzig University[13], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and University of Basel[14], a public research university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1460[34], headquartered in Basel[35]. Notable students include Elke Blumenthal[15], an egyptologist[36], 1938–2022[37], of Germany[38], awarded the Order of Merit of the Free State of Saxony[39], specialised in Egyptology[40] and Gottfried Härtel[16], a historian of classical antiquity[41], 1925–2019[42], of Germany[43], specialised in history[44]. Doctoral students include Elke Blumenthal[23], an egyptologist[45], 1938–2022[46], of Germany[47], awarded the Order of Merit of the Free State of Saxony[48], specialised in Egyptology[49] and Gottfried Härtel[24], a historian of classical antiquity[50], 1925–2019[51], of Germany[52], specialised in history[53].

Recognition

Siegfried Morenz received the National Prize of East Germany[17].

Death and Burial

Siegfried Morenz died on January 14, 1970[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Siegfried Morenz is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Siegfried Morenz born?

Siegfried Morenz's place of birth was Leipzig[2].

Where did Siegfried Morenz die?

Siegfried Morenz died in Leipzig[4].

What did Siegfried Morenz do for work?

Siegfried Morenz worked as historian of religion[6], egyptologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9].

What awards did Siegfried Morenz receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[17].

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Class ancestry

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