Adolf von Harnack
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Summary
Adolf von Harnack was born on May 7, 1851[1], in Tartu[2]. He died on June 10, 1930[3], in Heidelberg[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], librarian[6], church historian[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,075 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1851[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1930[12]
- Place of burial: Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[13]
- Father: Theodosius Harnack[14]
- Mother: Marie Harnack[15]
- Spouse: Amalie von Harnack[16]
- Child: Ernst von Harnack[17]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[18], Russian Empire[19]
- Occupation: historian of religion[20], translator[21], Protestant theologian[22]
- Position held: library director[23]
- Employer: Leipzig University[24], University of Marburg[25], University of Giessen[26], Frederick William University Berlin[27], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[28]
- Educated at: Imperial University of Dorpat[29], Leipzig University[30]
- Doctoral advisor: Moritz Wilhelm Drobisch[31], Adolf Ebert[32]
- Student: Otto Schmiedel[33], Erwand Ter-Minassiantz[34]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[35], Harnack medal[36], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[37], Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[38]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[39], German Archaeological Institute[40], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[41], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[42], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[43], Berliner Wingolf[44], Corporation Livonia[45], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[46]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[47]
- Sex or gender: male[48]
- Doctoral student: Heinrich Scholz[49], George Robert Olshausen[50]
- Commons category: Adolf von Harnack[51]
- Archives at: Marburg University Library[52]
- Academic degree: doctorate[53]
- Family name: Harnack[54]
- Given name: Adolf[55]
- Topic's main category: Category:Adolf von Harnack[56]
Why It Matters
Adolf von Harnack has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Karl Barth[59], a theologian[60], 1886–1968[61], of Switzerland[62], awarded the Sigmund Freud Prize[63].
His notable doctoral advisees include Heinrich Scholz[64], a mathematician[65], 1884–1956[66], of Germany[67].
FAQs
Where was Adolf von Harnack born?
Adolf von Harnack's place of birth was Tartu[2].
Where did Adolf von Harnack die?
Adolf von Harnack passed away in Heidelberg[4].
Who were Adolf von Harnack's parents?
Adolf von Harnack's father was Theodosius Harnack[14]. Adolf von Harnack's mother was Marie Harnack[15].
Who was Adolf von Harnack married to?
Adolf von Harnack's spouses include Amalie von Harnack[16].
What did Adolf von Harnack do for work?
Adolf von Harnack worked as a theologian[5], librarian[6], church historian[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].
Where did Adolf von Harnack go to school?
Adolf von Harnack was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[29] and Leipzig University[30].
What awards did Adolf von Harnack receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[35], Harnack medal[36], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[37], and Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[38].
Who did Adolf von Harnack influence?
Adolf von Harnack has been cited as an influence by Karl Barth[59].