Hermine Speier

Hermine Speier (1898–1989) was a German curator, photographer and translator.

Also recorded as Erminia Speier.

Hermine Speier in brief

Born
1898
Died
1989
Known for
curator, photographer, translator, art historian and archaeologist
Place of birth
Frankfurt
Contents

Overview

Born at Frankfurt in 1898, died at Montreux in 1989.

In detail

Hermine Speier studied at Bettinaschule, Goethe University Frankfurt and University of Giessen. training under Gerhart Rodenwaldt, Karl Hampe and Hermann Oncken is recorded. the recorded working language is German, Italian and Latin.

The field of work recorded is classical archaeology and art history.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome, Königsberg and Heidelberg. Residence is recorded at Rome and Königsberg. Employment is recorded with University of Königsberg, German Archaeological Institute at Rome and Vatican Museums. Positions recorded include museum director. Membership is recorded of German Archaeological Institute and Pontifical Academy of Archaeology.

Distinctions recorded are Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Hermine Speier”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1571017: Hermine Speier

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