Alfred Schmidt

German philosopher and social scientist (1931-2012)
Person human Q215896
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Alfred Schmidt

Summary

Alfred Schmidt is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on May 19, 1931[3]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He died on August 28, 2012[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], translator[7], sociologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Schmidt was born in Berlin[2].
  • Alfred Schmidt passed away in Frankfurt[4].
  • Alfred Schmidt was born on May 19, 1931[3].
  • Alfred Schmidt died on August 28, 2012[5].
  • Burial took place at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[11].
  • Alfred Schmidt held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Alfred Schmidt worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Alfred Schmidt worked as a translator[7].
  • Alfred Schmidt worked as a sociologist[8].
  • Alfred Schmidt worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Among Alfred Schmidt's employers was Goethe University Frankfurt[13].
  • Alfred Schmidt was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[14].
  • Alfred Schmidt's doctoral advisor was Max Horkheimer[15].
  • Alfred Schmidt's doctoral advisor was Theodor W. Adorno[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Schmidt is The Concept of Nature in Marx[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Schmidt is History and Structure[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Schmidt is Existentialistische Marx-Interpretation[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Schmidt is Q18707326[20].
  • Alfred Schmidt received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].
  • Alfred Schmidt received the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[22].
  • Alfred Schmidt was a member of PEN Germany[23].
  • Alfred Schmidt was a member of Schopenhauer Society[24].
  • Alfred Schmidt is recorded as male[25].
  • Alfred Schmidt's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alfred Schmidt is associated with the Frankfurt School movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfred Schmidt's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on May 19, 1931[3].

Education

Alfred Schmidt's education included a stint at Goethe University Frankfurt[14]. Doctoral advisors include Max Horkheimer[15], a philosopher[28], 1895–1973[29], of Germany[30], awarded the honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main[31], specialised in philosophy[32] and Theodor W. Adorno[16], a philosopher[33], 1903–1969[34], of United States[35], awarded the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[36], specialised in philosophy[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], translator[7], sociologist[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Alfred Schmidt's employers was Goethe University Frankfurt[13]. Doctoral students include Gerhard Gamm[38], a philosopher[39], b. 1947[40], of Germany[41], specialised in practical philosophy[42] and Klaus Binder[43], a translator[44], b. 1946[45], of Germany[46].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Concept of Nature in Marx[17], a literary work[47], founded in 1962[48]; History and Structure[18], a written work[49], founded in 1971[50]; Existentialistische Marx-Interpretation[19], a literary work[51], written by Herbert Marcuse[52]; and Q18707326[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], a grade of an order[53], in Germany[54] and Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[22], a cultural prize[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1932[57].

Death and Burial

Alfred Schmidt died on August 28, 2012[5]. He died in Frankfurt[4]. Burial took place at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Alfred Schmidt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Schmidt born?

Alfred Schmidt was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Alfred Schmidt die?

Alfred Schmidt passed away in Frankfurt[4].

What did Alfred Schmidt do for work?

Alfred Schmidt worked as philosopher[6], translator[7], sociologist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Alfred Schmidt go to school?

Alfred Schmidt was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[14].

What awards did Alfred Schmidt receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21] and Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[22].

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  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [15] . The Concept of Nature in Marx. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . The Concept of Nature in Marx. wikidata.org.
  18. [38] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  27. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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