Carl Menger

founder of the Austrian School of economics (1840–1921)
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Carl Menger

Summary

Carl Menger is a human[1]. He was born in Nowy Sącz[2]. He was born on +1840-02-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on +1921-02-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an economist[6] and professor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (230 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nowy Sącz[2], Carl Menger…
  • Carl Menger passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Carl Menger was born on +1840-02-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Carl Menger died on +1921-02-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[9].
  • Carl Menger's father was Anton Menger[10].
  • A child of Carl Menger was Karl Menger[11].
  • Carl Menger held citizenship in Austria[12].
  • Carl Menger held citizenship in Austrian Empire[13].
  • Carl Menger held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[14].
  • Carl Menger's professions included economist[6].
  • Carl Menger's professions included professor[7].
  • Carl Menger's field of work was economics[15].
  • Carl Menger held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[16].
  • Among Carl Menger's employers was University of Vienna[17].
  • Carl Menger was educated at Jagiellonian University[18].
  • Carl Menger's education included a stint at University of Vienna[19].
  • Carl Menger was educated at Charles University[20].
  • Carl Menger's doctoral advisor was Lorenz von Stein[21].
  • A notable student of Carl Menger was Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk[22].
  • A notable student of Carl Menger was Friedrich von Wieser[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Carl Menger is Principles of Economics[24].
  • Carl Menger received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[25].
  • Carl Menger was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[26].
  • Carl Menger is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Carl Menger's place of birth was Nowy Sącz[2]. He was born on +1840-02-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Anton Menger[10].

Education

Educated at Jagiellonian University[18], a public university[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1364[30], headquartered in Kraków[31]; University of Vienna[19], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1365[34], headquartered in Vienna[35]; and Charles University[20], a public university[36], in Czech Republic[37], founded in 1348[38], headquartered in Prague[39]. Carl Menger's doctoral advisor was Lorenz von Stein[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6] and professor[7]. Carl Menger's field of work was economics[15]. He was employed by University of Vienna[17]. He held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[16]. Notable students include Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk[22], an economist[40], 1851–1914[41], of Austria–Hungary[42], specialised in economics[43] and Friedrich von Wieser[23], an economist[44], 1851–1926[45], of Austria–Hungary[46], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[47]. Doctoral students include Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk[48], an economist[49], 1851–1914[50], of Austria–Hungary[51], specialised in economics[52]; Friedrich von Wieser[53], an economist[54], 1851–1926[55], of Austria–Hungary[56], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[57]; and Frank Fetter[58], an economist[59], 1863–1949[60], of United States[61], specialised in economic history[62].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Carl Menger is Principles of Economics[24].

Recognition

Carl Menger received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[25].

Personal Life

A child of Carl Menger was Karl Menger[11].

Death and Burial

Carl Menger died on +1921-02-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Vienna[4]. He is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Carl Menger ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (230 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

He has been cited as an influence by Ayn Rand[65], a playwright[66], 1905–1982[67], of Russian Empire[68], awarded the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[69], specialised in objectivism[70] and Friedrich von Wieser[71], an economist[72], 1851–1926[73], of Austria–Hungary[74], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[75].

Works attributed to him include Principles of Economics[76], a book[77], founded in 1871[78], written by him[79].

His notable doctoral advisees include Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk[80], an economist[81], 1851–1914[82], of Austria–Hungary[83], specialised in economics[84]; Friedrich von Wieser[85], an economist[86], 1851–1926[87], of Austria–Hungary[88], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[89]; and Frank Fetter[90], an economist[91], 1863–1949[92], of United States[93], specialised in economic history[94].

FAQs

Where was Carl Menger born?

Carl Menger's place of birth was Nowy Sącz[2].

Where did Carl Menger die?

Carl Menger died in Vienna[4].

Who were Carl Menger's parents?

Carl Menger's father was Anton Menger[10].

What did Carl Menger do for work?

Carl Menger worked as economist[6] and professor[7].

Where did Carl Menger go to school?

Carl Menger was educated at Jagiellonian University[18], University of Vienna[19], and Charles University[20].

What awards did Carl Menger receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[25].

Who did Carl Menger influence?

Carl Menger has been cited as an influence by Ayn Rand[65] and Friedrich von Wieser[71].

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