Adolf von Harnack

Baltic German theologian and prominent church historian (1851–1930)
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Adolf von Harnack

Summary

Adolf von Harnack is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tartu[2]. He was born on May 7, 1851[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on June 10, 1930[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], librarian[7], church historian[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (341 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tartu[2], Adolf von Harnack…
  • Adolf von Harnack passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • Adolf von Harnack was born on May 7, 1851[3].
  • Adolf von Harnack was born on January 1, 1851[12].
  • Adolf von Harnack died on June 10, 1930[5].
  • Adolf von Harnack died on January 1, 1930[13].
  • Adolf von Harnack is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[14].
  • Adolf von Harnack's father was Theodosius Harnack[15].
  • Adolf von Harnack's mother was Marie Harnack[16].
  • Among Adolf von Harnack's spouses was Amalie von Harnack[17].
  • A child of Adolf von Harnack was Ernst von Harnack[18].
  • Adolf von Harnack held citizenship in Germany[19].
  • Adolf von Harnack held citizenship in Russian Empire[20].
  • Adolf von Harnack's professions included theologian[6].
  • Adolf von Harnack's professions included librarian[7].
  • Adolf von Harnack's professions included church historian[8].
  • Adolf von Harnack's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Adolf von Harnack worked as a writer[10].
  • Adolf von Harnack worked as a historian of religion[21].
  • Adolf von Harnack was employed by Leipzig University[22].
  • Adolf von Harnack was employed by University of Marburg[23].
  • Adolf von Harnack was employed by University of Giessen[24].
  • Among Adolf von Harnack's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[25].
  • Among Adolf von Harnack's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26].
  • Adolf von Harnack's education included a stint at Imperial University of Dorpat[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tartu[2], Adolf von Harnack… Recorded date of birth include May 7, 1851[3] and January 1, 1851[12]. His father was Theodosius Harnack[15]. His mother was Marie Harnack[16].

Education

Educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[27], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1803[30], headquartered in Tartu[31] and Leipzig University[32], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1409[35], headquartered in Leipzig[36]. Doctoral advisors include Moritz Wilhelm Drobisch[37], a mathematician[38], 1802–1896[39], of Kingdom of Saxony[40], awarded the honorary citizen of Leipzig[41], specialised in Johann Friedrich Herbart[42] and Adolf Ebert[43], a writer[44], 1820–1890[45], of Germany[46]. Adolf von Harnack earned the academic degree of doctorate[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], librarian[7], church historian[8], university teacher[9], writer[10], and historian of religion[21]. Employers include Leipzig University[22], a public university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1409[50], headquartered in Leipzig[51]; University of Marburg[23], a public university[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1527[54], headquartered in Marburg[55]; University of Giessen[24], a public university[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1607[58], headquartered in Giessen[59]; Frederick William University Berlin[25], a university[60], in Prussia[61], founded in 1828[62]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26], a comprehensive university[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1809[65], headquartered in Berlin[66]. A notable student of Adolf von Harnack was Otto Schmiedel[67]. Doctoral students include Heinrich Scholz[68] and George Robert Olshausen[69].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[70], a civil decoration[71], in Prussia[72], founded in 1842[73]; Harnack medal[74], a science award[75], in Germany[76]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[77], an order[78], in Germany[79], founded in 1980[80]; and Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[81], an award[82], in Weimar Republic[83], founded in 1922[84].

Personal Life

Adolf von Harnack was married to Amalie von Harnack[17]. A child of him was Ernst von Harnack[18]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[85].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 10, 1930[5] and January 1, 1930[13]. Adolf von Harnack passed away in Heidelberg[4]. Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[14].

Why It Matters

Adolf von Harnack ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (341 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]

He has been cited as an influence by Karl Barth[88], a theologian[89], 1886–1968[90], of Switzerland[91], awarded the Sigmund Freud Prize[92].

His notable doctoral advisees include Heinrich Scholz[93], a mathematician[94], 1884–1956[95], of Germany[96].

FAQs

Where was Adolf von Harnack born?

Born in Tartu[2], Adolf von Harnack…

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[15]. Adolf von Harnack's mother was Marie Harnack[16].

Who was Adolf von Harnack married to?

Adolf von Harnack's spouses include Amalie von Harnack[17].

What did Adolf von Harnack do for work?

Adolf von Harnack worked as theologian[6], librarian[7], church historian[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10].

Where did Adolf von Harnack go to school?

Adolf von Harnack was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[27] and Leipzig University[32].

What awards did Adolf von Harnack receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[70], Harnack medal[74], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[77], and Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[81].

Who did Adolf von Harnack influence?

Adolf von Harnack has been cited as an influence by Karl Barth[88].

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