Johann Ludwig Heinrich Julius Schliemann (German: [ˈʃliːman]; 6 January 1822 – 26 December 1890) was a German businessman and an influential archaeologist.

Jan 2, 2026 · Heinrich Schliemann (born January 6, 1822, Neubukow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin [Germany]—died December 26, 1890, Naples, Italy) was a German archaeologist and excavator of …

In the late 19th century, a wealthy German businessman, called Heinrich Schliemann, undertook a quest to uncover the legendary city of Troy. As a child, he had become fascinated by the epic tales of …

Sep 29, 2025 · Archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann was a larger-than-life figure, discovering Troy in what is now Hisarlik, in modern-day Turkey.

Jul 29, 2025 · Heinrich Schliemann (1822–1890) explored and excavated the ruins of Troy, connecting them with the Homeric epics. His life was marked by relentless determination, linguistic …

Johann Ludwig Heinrich Julius Schliemann (January 6, 1822 – December 26, 1890) was a German businessman and classical archaeologist, an advocate of the historical reality of places …

Jan 15, 2023 · Heinrich Schliemann was a self-made businessman and archaeologist whose excavations at Troy and Mycenae made him a founder of modern archaeology. He lived a colorful …

Heinrich Schliemann was born in Germany on the 6th of January 1822 and died on the 26th December 1890. He was a businessman and noted pioneer in the field of archaeology, with many of his …

Feb 9, 2022 · Ultimately, the story of Heinrich Schliemann is both a fascinating moment in the history of archaeology and a cautionary tale of irresponsible conduct in the field.

Heinrich Schliemann (1822-90) was born in what is now Germany. From an early age he was fascinated by Greek myths, particularly those connected with the story of the Trojan War, …