Gisela Richter was born in London on August 14, 1882.
Gisela Marie Augusta Richter, a future giant in the field of classical archaeology and art history, was born on August 14, 1882, in London, England. Growing up in a household steeped in intellectual and artistic pursuits, Richter's early life was instrumental in shaping her eventual career. Influenced by her father's work and the cultural milieu of her upbringing, her birth marks the beginning of a life dedicated to the advancement of art history and archaeology.