Heinrich Schliemann
Heinrich Schliemann was a German businessman and archaeologist, celebrated for his excavations at the ancient sites of Troy and Mycenae, which helped to confirm the historical basis of Homer's epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey, and paved the way for modern archaeology.
Born on Jan 06, 1822 (204 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Hungary | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,794 | $160,000 | 179$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 10,794 | $160,000 | 179$ |
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Hungary:
Heinrich Schliemann is known for excavating the ruins of Troy based on Homérosz's descriptions.
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Switzerland:
Heinrich Schliemann is noted for excavating Troy and searching for Odysseus' palace in Ithaka.
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Greece:
Heinrich Schliemann is known for his archaeological work on the remains of Troy.
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United States:
The remains of Troy were first unearthed by Heinrich Schliemann in 1870.
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Greece:
Heinrich Schliemann's land was used for the construction of the Institute.
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Hungary:
Heinrich Schliemann was the most passionate fan of Troy in the second half of the 19th century, who believed in the embodiment of perfection and beauty in ancient Greek art and spirit.
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Greece:
Heinrich Schliemann commissioned the construction of the Iliou Melathron, which is now the Numismatic Museum.
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Latvia:
Heinrich Schliemann discovered the ruins of Troy in 1871.
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Greece:
Heinrich Schliemann is noted for being the first to gift Greece its historical past.
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Switzerland:
Heinrich Schliemann is famous for his excavations at Troy and Mycenae, influencing Evans's work.
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