Ten volumes of Geographie der Griechen und Römer, published between 1795 and 1825, document the scholarly commitment Konrad Mannert brought to the intersection of history and geography. His rigorous approach to primary sources established a foundation for regional historical research in Bavaria, marking his career as a central figure in early nineteenth-century German academic life.
Academic Appointments and Institutional Shifts
Born in 1756 at Altdorf bei Nürnberg, Mannert pursued his education at the University of Altdorf. His professional trajectory began in Nuremberg, where he served as a teacher at the Sebaldusschule starting in 1784, followed by a position at the Ägidiusgymnasium in 1788. In 1796, he transitioned to higher education, accepting a professorship of history at his alma mater. Over the subsequent decades, his career moved through several institutions as the political and educational landscapes of the German states shifted. He taught at the University of Würzburg beginning in 1807 before moving to the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität. Initially located in Landshut, this institution eventually relocated to Munich in 1826, where Mannert continued his scholarly work.
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Mannert produced an extensive bibliography focusing on the intersection of ancient history and geography. His most significant geographical work, the ten-volume Geographie der Griechen und Römer, served as a comprehensive study of the classical world. His historiographical contributions often concentrated on the development of his home region and the broader Germanic historical narrative. In 1803, he published the Kompendium der deutschen Reichsgeschichte in Nuremberg, followed by the 1807 work Älteste Geschichte Bojariens. His interest in imperial figures led to the 1812 biography of Emperor Louis IV. Later years saw the publication of his two-volume Geschichte Bayerns in 1826 and his final major work, the two-volume Geschichte der alten Deutschen, besonders der Franken, released between 1829 and 1832.
Professional Legacy and Later Life
A citizen of the Kingdom of Bavaria, Mannert was a member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities. He spent his final working years in Munich, a city that had become the seat of the university where he held his professorship. His approach to historiography remained consistent throughout his tenure, prioritizing the critical examination of original documents. Mannert died in Munich in 1834 at the age of 78 and was buried at the Alter Südfriedhof.
Fast facts
- Born: 1756, Altdorf bei Nürnberg
- Died: 1834, Munich
- Citizenship: Kingdom of Bavaria
- Academic Affiliations: University of Altdorf, University of Würzburg, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
- Notable Work: Geographie der Griechen und Römer (10 volumes, 1795–1825)
- Professional Recognition: Member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities
- Burial Site: Alter Südfriedhof
Questions readers ask
What subjects did Konrad Mannert teach?
He worked as a university teacher, specializing in history and geography.
Where did Konrad Mannert spend his career?
He held positions at universities in Altdorf, Würzburg, Landshut, and finally Munich.
Achievements
- Recorded as geographer, historian and university teacher
