Dietrich von Hildebrand

German Catholic philosopher and theologian (1889–1977)
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Dietrich von Hildebrand
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Summary

Dietrich von Hildebrand was born on October 12, 1889[1], in Florence[2]. He died on January 26, 1977[3], in New Rochelle[4]. He worked as a writer[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], philosopher[8], and resistance fighter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,068 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: New York City[11]
  • Father: Adolf von Hildebrand[12]
  • Spouse: Alice von Hildebrand[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[14]
  • Occupation: sociologist[15], ethicist[16]
  • Field of work: Catholic philosophy[17], sociology[18], ethics[19]
  • Employer: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[20], Fordham University[21]
  • Educated at: University of Göttingen[22], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Commons category: Dietrich von Hildebrand[26]
  • Archives at: Bavarian State Library[27]
  • Family name: von Hildebrand[28]
  • Given name: Dietrich[29]
  • Pseudonym: Peter Ottt[30]
  • Work location: Munich[31]
  • Relative: Martín von Hildebrand[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33], English[34]
  • Name in native language: Dietrich von Hildebrand[35]

Why It Matters

Dietrich von Hildebrand has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Dietrich von Hildebrand born?

Dietrich von Hildebrand's place of birth was Florence[2].

Where did Dietrich von Hildebrand die?

Dietrich von Hildebrand passed away in New Rochelle[4].

Who were Dietrich von Hildebrand's parents?

Dietrich von Hildebrand's father was Adolf von Hildebrand[12].

Who was Dietrich von Hildebrand married to?

Dietrich von Hildebrand's spouses include Alice von Hildebrand[13].

What did Dietrich von Hildebrand do for work?

Dietrich von Hildebrand worked as a writer[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], philosopher[8], and resistance fighter[9].

Where did Dietrich von Hildebrand go to school?

Dietrich von Hildebrand was educated at University of Göttingen[22] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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