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Ludwig Ross

German classical Archaeologist and university professor (1806-1859) · Academics · Died at 53

Ludwig Ross was a German classical archaeologist. He is chiefly remembered for the rediscovery and reconstruction of the Temple of Athena Nike in 1835-1836, and for his other excavation and conservation work on the Acropolis of Athens.

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He was also an important figure in the early years of archaeology in the independent Kingdom of Greece, serving as Ephor General of Antiquities between 1834 and 1836.

Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1806 to 1859 · aged 53