List of Classical Philologists at the University of Mannheim

The list of classical philologists at the University of Mannheim includes well-known professors in this subject who worked at the University of Mannheim .

When the University of Mannheim was founded (1967), a full professorship for Classical Philology was set up with a council and an assistant position. In 1974 the council office was converted into a second professorship. After Hans-Jürgen Horn and Burkhart Cardauns, long-time professors, retired in 2001, the chairs were not filled. Classical Philology was discontinued a few years later.

List of Classical Philologists

The first column shows the name of the person and their life data, the second column shows entry into the university, and the third column shows their departure. Column four names the highest position achieved at the University of Mannheim. At other universities, the corresponding lecturer may have made an even more extensive scientific career. The next column lists special features, the career path or other information relating to the university or institute. In the last column there are pictures of the lecturers.

scientist from to Functions Remarks image Ernst Vogt (1930-2017) 1967 1975 Full professor Specialist in Greek literature and its reception as well as the history of science; moved to Munich Hermann Funke (1938–2015) 1968 2003 extraordinary professor Assistant, qualified as a professor in 1974, apl. Prof. 1978; Specialist in Greek tragedy and poetry Clemens Zintzen (* 1930) 1968 1969 Scientific advice and professor Specialist in Latin literature up to modern times; moved to Cologne Burkhart Cardauns (* 1932) 1969 2001 Full professor 1969 Scientific Councilor, 1971 adjunct professor, 1974 full professor, successor to Zintzen; Specialist in Roman Religion (Varro) Heinz-Werner Nörenberg (* 1940) 1969 1976 Academic senior councilor Medical historian, long-time editor of the Gnomon ; moved to Munich Hermann Walter (* 1934) 1969 1999 Academic senior counselor and professor initially assistant, habilitation in 1978, academic senior counselor and professor in 1980; Specialist in Roman grammar and mythography Hans-Jürgen Horn (* 1936) 1975 2001 Full professor Successor to Vogt, specialist in Greek philosophy ( Plato , Aristotle ) Lothar Schaaf (* 1940) 1976 (?) 2005 Academic senior councilor Plautus researcher Christiane Reitz (* 1953) 1988 1999 University lecturer Scientific assistant, qualified as a professor in 1994 (university lecturer); Specialist in epic poetry and literature of the Neronian era; moved to Rostock

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