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Armin von Gerkan

1884 – 1969

Baltic German classical archaeologist

Anthropologist Art historian Archaeologist
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Lived 1884 – 1969 (aged 85). Armin von Gerkan was a Latvian and Russian anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist, architectural historian and classical archaeologist.

Armin von Gerkan (November 30, 1885 in Subate, Courland Governorate – December 22, 1969 in Garstedt, present Norderstedt, Germany) was a Baltic German classical archaeologist and member of an aristocratic family. He was an expert for archaeological building research and joint founder of Robert Johann Koldewey Society (Koldewey-Gesellschaft e.V.) in Berlin. Gerkan is a seminal figure in ancient architectural history. His report "Griechische Stadtanlagen" is still consulted today as a basic text for ancient city planning, and his methodology has been widely adopted.

Architect Meinhard von Gerkan (born 1935 Riga) was a relative of his.

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Important facts

Born
30 November 1884, Subate
Birth century
19th century
Died
22 December 1969, Norderstedt
Occupation
Anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist, architectural historian, classical archaeologist
Nationality
Latvia, Russian Empire
Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Armin von Gerkan?

Baltic German classical archaeologist (1885–1969)

When was Armin von Gerkan born?

Armin von Gerkan was born on 30 November 1884 in Subate.

When did Armin von Gerkan die?

Armin von Gerkan died on 22 December 1969 in Norderstedt.

What was Armin von Gerkan's occupation?

Armin von Gerkan was an anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist, architectural historian and classical archaeologist.

What nationality was Armin von Gerkan?

Armin von Gerkan was Latvian and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Armin von Gerkan

· Wikidata: Q565598

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