Alfred Weber
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Summary
Alfred Weber is a human[1]. Born in Erfurt[2], he… he was born on July 30, 1868[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on May 2, 1958[5]. He worked as an economist[6], pedagogue[7], sociologist[8], university teacher[9], and political economist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Alfred Weber was born in Erfurt[2].
- Alfred Weber died in Heidelberg[4].
- Alfred Weber was born on July 30, 1868[3].
- Alfred Weber died on May 2, 1958[5].
- Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[12].
- Alfred Weber's father was Max Weber[13].
- Alfred Weber's mother was Helene Sarah Julie Fallenstein[14].
- Alfred Weber held citizenship in Germany[15].
- Alfred Weber's professions included economist[6].
- Alfred Weber's professions included pedagogue[7].
- Alfred Weber's professions included sociologist[8].
- Alfred Weber worked as a university teacher[9].
- Alfred Weber's professions included political economist[10].
- Alfred Weber worked as a philosopher of culture[16].
- Alfred Weber's field of work was economics[17].
- Alfred Weber's field of work was sociology[18].
- Among Alfred Weber's employers was Heidelberg University[19].
- Alfred Weber was employed by Charles University[20].
- Alfred Weber was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
- Alfred Weber's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[22].
- Alfred Weber was educated at University of Bonn[23].
- Alfred Weber was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24].
- Alfred Weber's doctoral advisor was Gustav von Schmoller[25].
- A notable student of Alfred Weber was Norbert Elias[26].
- A notable student of Alfred Weber was Erich Fromm[27].
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Origins and Family
Alfred Weber was born in Erfurt[2]. He was born on July 30, 1868[3]. His father was Max Weber[13]. His mother was Helene Sarah Julie Fallenstein[14].
Education
Educated at University of Tübingen[22], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; University of Bonn[23], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39]. Alfred Weber's doctoral advisor was Gustav von Schmoller[25]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include economist[6], pedagogue[7], sociologist[8], university teacher[9], political economist[10], and philosopher of culture[16]. Fields of work include economics[17], an academic discipline[41] and sociology[18], an academic discipline[42]. Employers include Heidelberg University[19], a public research university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1386[45], headquartered in Heidelberg[46]; Charles University[20], a public university[47], in Czech Republic[48], founded in 1348[49], headquartered in Prague[50]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], a comprehensive university[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1809[53], headquartered in Berlin[54]. Notable students include Norbert Elias[26], a writer[55], 1897–1990[56], of United Kingdom[57], awarded the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[58], specialised in philosophy[59] and Erich Fromm[27]. Doctoral students include Jacob Marschak[60], an economist[61], 1898–1977[62], of Germany[63], awarded the Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[64], specialised in economics[65]; Edgar Salin[66], an economist[67], 1892–1974[68], of Germany[69], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[70]; Carl Joachim Friedrich[71], a political scientist[72], 1901–1984[73], of Germany[74], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[75]; and Josef Cohn[76].
Recognition
Alfred Weber received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[77].
Personal Life
Political affiliations include Social Democratic Party of Germany[78], a political party[79], in Germany[80], founded in 1863[81] and German Democratic Party[82], a political party[83], in Weimar Republic[84], founded in 1918[85], headquartered in Berlin[86].
Death and Burial
Alfred Weber died on May 2, 1958[5]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He is buried at Bergfriedhof[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Alfred Weber include The Weber Problem[87], a mathematical problem[88].
Why It Matters
Alfred Weber ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]
Entities named for him include The Weber Problem[87], a mathematical problem[88].
His notable doctoral advisees include Carl Joachim Friedrich[91], a political scientist[92], 1901–1984[93], of Germany[94], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[95] and Jacob Marschak[96], an economist[97], 1898–1977[98], of Germany[99], awarded the Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[100], specialised in economics[101].
FAQs
Where was Alfred Weber born?
Alfred Weber's place of birth was Erfurt[2].
Where did Alfred Weber die?
Alfred Weber passed away in Heidelberg[4].
Who were Alfred Weber's parents?
Alfred Weber's father was Max Weber[13]. Alfred Weber's mother was Helene Sarah Julie Fallenstein[14].
What did Alfred Weber do for work?
Alfred Weber worked as economist[6], pedagogue[7], sociologist[8], university teacher[9], and political economist[10].
Where did Alfred Weber go to school?
Alfred Weber was educated at University of Tübingen[22], University of Bonn[23], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24].
What awards did Alfred Weber receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[77].