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Rudolf Heberdey
Rudolf Heberdey (10 March 1864. Ybbs an der Donau – 7 April 1936, Graz) was an Austrian classical philologist and archaeologist. Biography From 1882 he studied classical philology at the University of Vienna, where his influences were Wilhelm von Hartel, Karl Schenkl, Theodor Gomperz and Eugen Bormann, the latter of whom, introduced Heberdey to Roman epigraphy. In 1897 he received his doctorate with archaeologist Otto Benndorf as his academic sponsor.Heberdey, Rudolf Neue Deutsche Biographie From 1894 to 1898 he was assigned to the ''Kleinasiatischen Kommission'' (Asia Minor Commission) of the Vienna Academy, and afterwards, spent several years as secretary of the branch office at the Austrian Archaeo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ybbs An Der Donau
Ybbs an der Donau () (short: Ybbs) is a town in Austria. It was established in 1317. Throughout the town, from the intersection of the important trade routes and along the Danube the town has preserved a site that already had great economic importance during the Middle Ages. Toponymy The valley of the Ybbs river is called: ''Ybbs Valley'', or ''Ybbs Field'' (german: Ybbsfeld). History In 788, Ybbs Field (german: Ybbsfeld) was the site of a battle, between Franks and Avars. Railroad bridge was dive-bombed by 14th FG on 26 March 1945 at 1020 hrs; Direct hit on abutments, south approach cut, main line blocked. Coat of arms On a silver shield lies a red city wall with battlements that an open gate and raised portcullis, which are dominated by two towers. Between the towers floats a green Linden bough, and the red-white-red ''Bindenschild''. Colors: Red-White-Red Coat of Arms Bestowal: unknown; at least since the 14th century. International relations Twin towns — Sister cities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |