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Richard Borrmann

1852 – 1931

German architect and archaeologist

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Lived 1852 – 1931 (aged 78). Richard Borrmann was a German anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist, architectural historian, architect and university teacher.

Richard Borrmann (27 December 1852 in Grudziądz26 March 1931 in Berlin) was a German architect and classical archaeologist. He was involved in the German Archaeological project at Olympia, Greece.

From 1874 to 1878, he studied at the Bauakademie in Berlin, later serving as a professor of architectural history at Technische Universität Berlin (1903–1921). He specialized in ancient architectural history, and also made significant contributions in the field of Islamic art history, of which, he performed studies of its decorative architectural elements from ancient to modern times.

Selected works His best written effort was an inventory of architectural and artistic monuments of Berlin titled Die Bau- und Kunstdenkmäler von Berlin. Im Auftrage des Magistrats der Stadt Berlin (1893).

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Technische Universität Berlin
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Senior Planning Officer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Borrmann?

German architect and archaeologist (1852–1931)

When was Richard Borrmann born?

Richard Borrmann was born on 27 December 1852 in Grudziądz.

When did Richard Borrmann die?

Richard Borrmann died on 26 March 1931 in Berlin.

What was Richard Borrmann's occupation?

Richard Borrmann was an anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist, architectural historian, architect and university teacher.

What nationality was Richard Borrmann?

Richard Borrmann was German.

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· Wikipedia: Richard Borrmann

· Wikidata: Q113072

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