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Helmuth Theodor Bossert

1889 – 1961

German art historian and archaeologist

Art historian Near Eastern archaeologistUniversity teacher

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About Helmuth Theodor Bossert

Lived 1889 – 1961 (aged 71). Helmuth Theodor Bossert was a German art historian, near Eastern archaeologist, university teacher, assyriologist, military personnel and hittitologist, known for Karatepe and Luwian hieroglyphs.

Helmuth Theodor Bossert (11 September 1889 – 5 February 1961) was a German and Turkish art historian, philologist and archaeologist. He is best known for his excavations of the Hittite fortress city at Karatepe, Turkey, and the discovery of bilingual inscriptions, which enabled the translation of Hittite hieroglyphs.

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Important facts

Born

11 September 1889, Landau in der Pfalz

Birth century

19th century

Died

5 February 1961, Istanbul

Occupation

Art historian, Near Eastern archaeologist, university teacher, assyriologist, military personnel, Hittitologist

Nationality

Germany

Known for

Karatepe, Luwian hieroglyphs

Education

Heidelberg University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, University of Strasbourg, University of Freiburg

Employers

Istanbul University, Ernst Wasmuth Verlag

Also known as

Helmuth Bossert, Theodor Bossert, Helmuth Philipp Theodor Bossert, Helmut Theodor Bossert

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Helmuth Theodor Bossert's

Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer

1850 – 1935

Physician

Frequently asked questions

Who was Helmuth Theodor Bossert?

German art historian and archaeologist (1889–1961)

When was Helmuth Theodor Bossert born?

Helmuth Theodor Bossert was born on 11 September 1889 in Landau in der Pfalz.

When did Helmuth Theodor Bossert die?

Helmuth Theodor Bossert died on 5 February 1961 in Istanbul.

What was Helmuth Theodor Bossert's occupation?

Helmuth Theodor Bossert was an art historian, near Eastern archaeologist, university teacher, assyriologist, military personnel and hittitologist.

What was Helmuth Theodor Bossert known for?

Helmuth Theodor Bossert was known for Karatepe and Luwian hieroglyphs.

What nationality was Helmuth Theodor Bossert?

Helmuth Theodor Bossert was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Helmuth Theodor Bossert

· Wikidata: Q99316

· DBpedia: Helmuth Theodor Bossert

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