Walter Janssen

archaeologist (1936-2001)
Person human Q121272
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Summary

Walter Janssen was born on September 5, 1936[1], in Kassel[2]. He died on April 29, 2001[3], in Würzburg[4]. He worked as an archaeologist[5], medievalist[6], university teacher[7], castellologist[8], and prehistorian[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Field of work: castellology[12]
  • Employer: University of Würzburg[13], University of Bonn[14]
  • Educated at: University of Göttingen[15]
  • Award received: honorary doctor of Caen University[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Family name: Janssen[18]
  • Given name: Walter[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Name in native language: Walter Janssen[21]
  • Different from: Walter Janssen[22]

FAQs

Where was Walter Janssen born?

Walter Janssen was born in Kassel[2].

Where did Walter Janssen die?

Walter Janssen passed away in Würzburg[4].

What did Walter Janssen do for work?

Walter Janssen worked as an archaeologist[5], medievalist[6], university teacher[7], castellologist[8], and prehistorian[9].

Where did Walter Janssen go to school?

Walter Janssen was educated at University of Göttingen[15].

What awards did Walter Janssen receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of Caen University[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . Walter Janssen, 5. September 1936 - 29. April 2001. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Walter Janssen, 5. September 1936 - 29. April 2001. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Walter Janssen, 5. September 1936 - 29. April 2001. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Walter Janssen, 5. September 1936 - 29. April 2001. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Walter Janssen, 5. September 1936 - 29. April 2001. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Journal officiel de la République française. persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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