Armin von Gerkan

Deceased Person

1885 – 1969

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Who was Armin von Gerkan?

Armin von Gerkan was a Baltic German classical archaeologist and member of an aristocratic family. He was an expert for archaeological building research and joint founder of Robert Johann Koldewey Society in Berlin. Gerkan is a seminal figure in ancient architectural history. His report "Griechische Stadtanlagen" is still consulted today as a basic text for ancient city planning and his methodology has been widely adopted.

Architect Meinhard von Gerkan is a relative.

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Born
Nov 30, 1885
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Dec 22, 1969
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on July 23, 2013

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