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Christoph Luitpold Frommel

1933 – 2026

German art historian

Art historian University teacher
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About Christoph Luitpold Frommel

Lived 1933 – 2026 (aged 92). Christoph Luitpold Frommel was a German art historian and university teacher.

Christoph Luitpold Frommel (25 September 1933 – 11 February 2026) was a German art historian.

Life and career Christoph Luitpold Frommel was the son of composer and the grandson of theologian . After he studied at LMU Munich and the University of Bonn, he served as director of the Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome. He was married to fellow art historian .

He was a member of the Accademia dei Lincei and the Accademia di San Luca. He was named a Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1999.

Frommel died in Rome on 11 February 2026, at the age of 92.

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Important facts

Born
25 September 1933, Heidelberg
Birth century
20th century
Died
11 February 2026, Rome
Occupation
Art historian, university teacher
Nationality
Germany
Positions held
Library director
Employers
Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History
Awards
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Also known as
Christoph L. Frommel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christoph Luitpold Frommel?

German art historian (1933-2026)

When was Christoph Luitpold Frommel born?

Christoph Luitpold Frommel was born on 25 September 1933 in Heidelberg.

When did Christoph Luitpold Frommel die?

Christoph Luitpold Frommel died on 11 February 2026 in Rome.

What was Christoph Luitpold Frommel's occupation?

Christoph Luitpold Frommel was an art historian and university teacher.

What nationality was Christoph Luitpold Frommel?

Christoph Luitpold Frommel was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christoph Luitpold Frommel

· Wikidata: Q20752566

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