Spiros Iakovidis

Greek archaeologist and art historian
Person human Q14902486
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Summary

Spiros Iakovidis was born on January 1, 1923[1], in Athens[2]. He died on June 16, 2013[3], in Athens[4]. He worked as an archaeologist[5], art historian[6], and university teacher[7]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: August 28, 1923[9]
  • Spouse: Athina Kakouri[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Greece[11]
  • Native language: Modern Greek[12]
  • Ethnic group: Greeks[13]
  • Position held: President of the Academy of Athens[14]
  • Employer: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[15], University of Marburg[16], Heidelberg University[17], University of Pennsylvania[18]
  • Educated at: Experimental School of the University of Athens[19], National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[20]
  • Student: Ioanna Fokas-Metaxas[21]
  • Award received: Grand Commander of the Order of the Phoenix[22]
  • Member of: German Archaeological Institute[23], Institute for Advanced Study[24], Archaeological Society of Athens[25], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[26], Academy of Athens[27]
  • Sex or gender: male[28]
  • Family name: Iakovides[29]
  • Given name: Spiros[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31], German[32], Modern Greek[33]
  • Name in native language: Σπύρος Ιακωβίδης[34]
  • Number of children: 1[35]

FAQs

Where was Spiros Iakovidis born?

Spiros Iakovidis's place of birth was Athens[2].

Where did Spiros Iakovidis die?

Spiros Iakovidis passed away in Athens[4].

Who was Spiros Iakovidis married to?

Spiros Iakovidis's spouses include Athina Kakouri[10].

What did Spiros Iakovidis do for work?

Spiros Iakovidis worked as an archaeologist[5], art historian[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Spiros Iakovidis go to school?

Spiros Iakovidis was educated at Experimental School of the University of Athens[19] and National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[20].

What awards did Spiros Iakovidis receive?

Honors received include Grand Commander of the Order of the Phoenix[22].

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  3. [28] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [1] ↑ . NUKAT. wikidata.org.
  25. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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