Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten

German philosopher (b. 1714)
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Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten

Summary

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on July 17, 1714[3]. He died in Frankfurt (Oder)[4]. He died on May 27, 1762[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], theologian[9], and aesthetician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten died in Frankfurt (Oder)[4].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten was born on July 17, 1714[3].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten died on May 27, 1762[5].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten died on 1762[12].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten died on May 26, 1762[13].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's father was Jacob Baumgarten[14].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten was married to Q138329041[15].
  • Among Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's spouses was Q138329047[16].
  • A child of Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten was Q136523331[17].
  • A child of Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten was Q138329069[18].
  • A child of Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten was Q138329073[19].
  • A child of Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten was Q138329076[20].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten held citizenship in Germany[21].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's professions included writer[7].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's professions included theologian[9].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's professions included aesthetician[10].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's field of work was philosophy[22].
  • Among Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten was employed by University of Frankfurt an der Oder[24].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25].
  • Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten is Aesthetica[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on July 17, 1714[3]. His father was Jacob Baumgarten[14].

Education

Educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1502[30], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[31] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[26], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1558[34], headquartered in Jena[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], theologian[9], and aesthetician[10]. Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's field of work was philosophy[22]. Employers include Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1502[38], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[39] and University of Frankfurt an der Oder[24], a university[40], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[41], founded in 1506[42].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten is Aesthetica[27].

Personal Life

Spouses include Q138329041[15] and Q138329047[16]. Children include Q136523331[17], Q138329069[18], Q138329073[19], and Q138329076[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 27, 1762[5], 1762[12], and May 26, 1762[13]. Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten died in Frankfurt (Oder)[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten born?

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten die?

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten passed away in Frankfurt (Oder)[4].

Who were Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's parents?

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's father was Jacob Baumgarten[14].

Who was Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten married to?

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten's spouses include Q138329041[15] and Q138329047[16].

What did Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten do for work?

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], theologian[9], and aesthetician[10].

Where did Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten go to school?

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q26820904. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Q26820904. wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Svensk uppslagsbok, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +5
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    Family name Baumgarten
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