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Erika Simon

1927 – 2019

German classical archaeologist

Classical archaeologistUniversity teacher Archaeologist
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About Erika Simon

Lived 1927 – 2019 (aged 91). Erika Simon was a German classical archaeologist, university teacher, archaeologist and art historian.

Erika Simon (27 June 1927 – 15 February 2019) was a German scholar of classical archaeology and professor emeritus of the University of Würzburg. She was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 2002. Simon died in February 2019 at the age of 91.

Selected writings 1968 Ara Pacis Augustae 1969 The Gods of the Greek (Hirmer, Munich) 1983 Festivals of Attica: an Archaeological Commentary 2006 The Religion of the Etruscans (co-editor with Nancy Thomson de Grummond)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Classical archaeologist, university teacher, archaeologist, art historian
Nationality
Education
Heidelberg University
Positions held
Professor
Employers
University of Würzburg, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Heidelberg University
Awards
Bavarian Order of Merit; Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute; Ernst Hellmut Vits Award; Pro meritis scientiae et litterarum; Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Honorary doctorate

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Erika Simon?

German classical archaeologist (1927-2019)

When was Erika Simon born?

Erika Simon was born on 27 June 1927 in Rheingönheim.

When did Erika Simon die?

Erika Simon died on 15 February 2019 in Würzburg.

What was Erika Simon's occupation?

Erika Simon was a classical archaeologist, university teacher, archaeologist and art historian.

What nationality was Erika Simon?

Erika Simon was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erika Simon

· Wikidata: Q78029

· DBpedia: Erika Simon

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