Ludwig von Urlichs
Encyclopedia
Karl Ludwig von Urlichs (November 9, 1813 – November 3, 1889) was a German philologist and archaeologist born in Osnabrück
. He was the father of archaeologist Heinrich Ludwig Urlichs (1864-1935).
He received his education at the University of Bonn
, where he was a student of Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker
(1784-1868). Afterwards he travelled throughout Sicily
and Italy, and in Rome
collaborated with other German scholars on the multi-volume Beschreibung der Stadt Rom (1829–1842). In 1840 he returned to Bonn
, where in 1841 we was co-founder and first chronicler of the Vereins von Altertumsfreunden im Rheinlande. In 1844 he became an associate professor at the University of Bonn.
In 1847 he was appointed professor of classical philology
at the University of Greifswald, and from 1848 to 1852 was a member of the Preußischen Abgeordnetenhauses (Prussian House of Representatives) and the Erfurt Union
. In 1855 he relocated to the University of Würzburg
as chair of classical philology and aesthetics. He specialized in classical pottery and ancient sculpture, and at Würzburg
was in charge of the large collection of art and antiques at the Martin von Wagner Museum.
Among his numerous publications was an important work on the landmarks of ancient Rome titled Codex Urbis Romae topographicus (1871), and an 1863 monograph
on the life and works of the Greek sculptor Skopas called Skopas: Leben und Werke.
Osnabrück
Osnabrück is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany, some 80 km NNE of Dortmund, 45 km NE of Münster, and some 100 km due west of Hanover. It lies in a valley penned between the Wiehen Hills and the northern tip of the Teutoburg Forest...
. He was the father of archaeologist Heinrich Ludwig Urlichs (1864-1935).
He received his education at the University of Bonn
University of Bonn
The University of Bonn is a public research university located in Bonn, Germany. Founded in its present form in 1818, as the linear successor of earlier academic institutions, the University of Bonn is today one of the leading universities in Germany. The University of Bonn offers a large number...
, where he was a student of Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker
Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker
Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker was a German classical philologist and archaeologist.-Biography:Welcker was born at Grünberg, Hesse-Darmstadt. Having studied classical philology at the University of Giessen, in 1803 he was appointed master in the high school, an office which he combined with that of...
(1784-1868). Afterwards he travelled throughout Sicily
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
and Italy, and in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
collaborated with other German scholars on the multi-volume Beschreibung der Stadt Rom (1829–1842). In 1840 he returned to Bonn
Bonn
Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. Located in the Cologne/Bonn Region, about 25 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, it was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990 and the official seat of government of united Germany from 1990 to 1999....
, where in 1841 we was co-founder and first chronicler of the Vereins von Altertumsfreunden im Rheinlande. In 1844 he became an associate professor at the University of Bonn.
In 1847 he was appointed professor of classical philology
Classical philology
Classical philology is the study of ancient Greek and classical Latin. Classical philology has been defined as "the careful study of the literary and philosophical texts of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds." Greek and Latin literature and civilization have traditionally been considered...
at the University of Greifswald, and from 1848 to 1852 was a member of the Preußischen Abgeordnetenhauses (Prussian House of Representatives) and the Erfurt Union
Erfurt Union
The Erfurt Union was a short-lived union of German states under a federation, proposed by the Kingdom of Prussia at Erfurt, for which the Erfurt Union Parliament , lasting from March 20 to April 29, 1850, was opened...
. In 1855 he relocated to the University of Würzburg
University of Würzburg
The University of Würzburg is a university in Würzburg, Germany, founded in 1402. The university is a member of the distinguished Coimbra Group.-Name:...
as chair of classical philology and aesthetics. He specialized in classical pottery and ancient sculpture, and at Würzburg
Würzburg
Würzburg is a city in the region of Franconia which lies in the northern tip of Bavaria, Germany. Located at the Main River, it is the capital of the Regierungsbezirk Lower Franconia. The regional dialect is Franconian....
was in charge of the large collection of art and antiques at the Martin von Wagner Museum.
Among his numerous publications was an important work on the landmarks of ancient Rome titled Codex Urbis Romae topographicus (1871), and an 1863 monograph
Monograph
A monograph is a work of writing upon a single subject, usually by a single author.It is often a scholarly essay or learned treatise, and may be released in the manner of a book or journal article. It is by definition a single document that forms a complete text in itself...
on the life and works of the Greek sculptor Skopas called Skopas: Leben und Werke.
Selected publications
- Achaei Eretriensis quae supersunt, Dissertation Bonn 1834
- Disputatio critica de numeris et nominibus propriis in Plinii Naturali historia, Würzburg 1857
- Skopas: Leben und Werke, Greifswald 1863
- Mitarbeit bei dem Lexikon: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, Boston 1867
- Codex Urbis Romae topographicus, 1871
- Die Anfänge der griechischen Kuenstlergeschichte, Würzburg 1871
- Pergamon: Geschichte und Kunst, Leipzig 1883