Friedrich Adler

Who was Friedrich Adler?

Friedrich Adler was a German architect and archaeologist.

After having studied at the Academy of Architecture in his native Berlin, he began teaching there in 1855, and was soon famous for building churches.

Due to his profound knowledge of antique architecture, he took part of Ernst Curtius' archaeological expedition to Asia Minor.

He was part of the leading directory of the major excavations in Olympia. and took part in the planning of the whole enterprise, which was at first scheduled to last no more than five years. At one point, he was even leader of the excavations. He was also the editor, together with Ernst Curtius, of the publication of the excavations report.

Adler died in his home city of Berlin, aged 80.