Heinrich Nissen

Heinrich Nissen (born 3 April 1839 in Hadersleben; died 29 February 1912 in Bonn) was a German professor of ancient history.

Heinrich Nissen studied in Kiel under Karl Wilhelm Nitzsch[1] and in Berlin under August Boeckh and Theodor Mommsen.

In 1869 he became an associate professor at the University of Marburg, where during the following year he attained a full professorship.

[2] In 1884, he was elected as the successor to Arnold Schaefer at the University of Bonn.

He also pioneered epigraphic research at Bonn - based upon his study during his years in Italy - and was dedicated to Roman provincial archaeology.