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Emil Kunze

1901 – 1994

German archaeologist

Classical archaeologistUniversity teacher Art historian
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About Emil Kunze

Lived 1901 – 1994 (aged 92). Emil Kunze was a German classical archaeologist, university teacher, art historian and archaeologist.

Emil Kunze (18 December 1901, in Dresden – 13 January 1994) was a German classical archaeologist. The director of the German Archaeological Institute, he resumed excavations at Olympia, Greece after the Second World War.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Classical archaeologist, university teacher, art historian, archaeologist
Nationality
Employers
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Also known as
Dr. Prof Emil Kunze

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Emil Kunze's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Emil Kunze?

German archaeologist (1901-1994)

When was Emil Kunze born?

Emil Kunze was born on 18 December 1901 in Dresden.

When did Emil Kunze die?

Emil Kunze died on 13 January 1994 in Pullach.

What was Emil Kunze's occupation?

Emil Kunze was a classical archaeologist, university teacher, art historian and archaeologist.

What nationality was Emil Kunze?

Emil Kunze was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Emil Kunze

· Wikidata: Q99038

· DBpedia: Emil Kunze

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