Alois Riehl

Austrian philosopher (1844-1924)
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Alois Riehl was born on April 27, 1844, in Bolzano[1][2][3][4][5][6] and died on November 21, 1924, in Neubabelsberg[1][2][3][4][5][6]. He held citizenship in the German Reich[6] and practiced Lutheranism[6]. His father was Josef Riehl[6], and he had a sibling also named Josef Riehl[6].

He worked as a philosopher, university teacher, and botanist[1][6]. His education included studies at the University of Graz, the University of Innsbruck, the University of Vienna, and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[6][7]. Throughout his academic career, he was employed by the University of Graz from 1873 to 1878[1][6], the University of Freiburg from 1882 to 1896[1][6], Kiel University from 1896 to 1898[1][6], and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg from 1898 to 1905[1][6].

Riehl received an honorary doctorate from Princeton University[6] and was a member of the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[6].

Alois Riehl

Summary

Alois Riehl is a human[1]. Born in Bolzano[2], he… he was born on +1844-04-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Neubabelsberg[4]. He died on +1924-11-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and botanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alois Riehl's place of birth was Bolzano[2].
  • Alois Riehl passed away in Neubabelsberg[4].
  • Alois Riehl was born on +1844-04-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alois Riehl died on +1924-11-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alois Riehl's father was Josef Riehl[10].
  • Alois Riehl held citizenship in German Reich[11].
  • Alois Riehl's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Alois Riehl's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Alois Riehl worked as a botanist[8].
  • Alois Riehl was employed by Kiel University[12].
  • Among Alois Riehl's employers was University of Freiburg[13].
  • Among Alois Riehl's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[14].
  • Among Alois Riehl's employers was University of Graz[15].
  • Alois Riehl was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[16].
  • Among Alois Riehl's employers was University of Graz[17].
  • Alois Riehl's education included a stint at University of Graz[18].
  • Alois Riehl was educated at University of Innsbruck[19].
  • Alois Riehl's education included a stint at University of Vienna[20].
  • Alois Riehl was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21].
  • A notable student of Alois Riehl was Richard Hönigswald[22].
  • A notable student of Alois Riehl was Eduard Spranger[23].
  • A notable student of Alois Riehl was Max Frischeisen-Köhler[24].
  • A notable student of Alois Riehl was Heinrich Scholz[25].
  • Alois Riehl received the honorary doctorate from Princeton University[26].
  • Alois Riehl was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[27].

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Origins and Family

Alois Riehl was born in Bolzano[2]. He was born on +1844-04-27T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Josef Riehl[10].

Education

Educated at University of Graz[18], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1585[30], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[31]; University of Innsbruck[19], a public university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1669[34], headquartered in Innsbruck[35]; University of Vienna[20], a university[36], in Austria[37], founded in 1365[38], headquartered in Vienna[39]; and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1472[42], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[43]. Alois Riehl earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and botanist[8]. Employers include Kiel University[12], a public university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1665[47], headquartered in Kiel[48]; University of Freiburg[13], a public university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1457[51], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[52]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[14], a public university[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1502[55], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[56]; University of Graz[15], a university[57], in Austria[58], founded in 1585[59], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[60]; and Frederick William University Berlin[16], a university[61], in Prussia[62], founded in 1828[63]. Notable students include Richard Hönigswald[22], Eduard Spranger[23], Max Frischeisen-Köhler[24], and Heinrich Scholz[25]. Doctoral students include Kurt Zadek Lewin[64], a psychologist[65], 1890–1947[66], of Germany[67], specialised in psychology[68]; Richard Hönigswald[69], a philosopher[70], 1875–1947[71], of Cisleithania[72], specialised in philosophy[73]; Rudolf Martin[74], an anthropologist[75], 1864–1925[76], of Switzerland[77], specialised in biological anthropology[78]; Oswald Spengler[79], a historian[80], 1880–1936[81], of Germany[82]; Heinrich Scholz[83], a mathematician[84], 1884–1956[85], of Germany[86]; and Paul Hensel[87].

Recognition

Alois Riehl received the honorary doctorate from Princeton University[26].

Personal Life

Alois Riehl's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[88].

Death and Burial

Alois Riehl died on +1924-11-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Neubabelsberg[4].

Why It Matters

Alois Riehl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89]

His notable doctoral advisees include Oswald Spengler[90], a historian[91], 1880–1936[92], of Germany[93]; Kurt Zadek Lewin[94], a psychologist[95], 1890–1947[96], of Germany[97], specialised in psychology[98]; Heinrich Scholz[99], a mathematician[100], 1884–1956[101], of Germany[102]; Paul Hensel[103], an economist[104], 1860–1930[105], of Germany[106]; Ilse Rosenthal-Schneider[107], a philosopher[108], 1891–1990[109], of Australia[110], specialised in physics[111]; and Richard Hönigswald[112].

FAQs

Where was Alois Riehl born?

Born in Bolzano[2], Alois Riehl…

Where did Alois Riehl die?

Alois Riehl died in Neubabelsberg[4].

Who were Alois Riehl's parents?

Alois Riehl's father was Josef Riehl[10].

What did Alois Riehl do for work?

Alois Riehl worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and botanist[8].

Where did Alois Riehl go to school?

Alois Riehl was educated at University of Graz[18], University of Innsbruck[19], University of Vienna[20], and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21].

What awards did Alois Riehl receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate from Princeton University[26].

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