E. F. Schumacher

British economist (1911–1977)
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E. F. Schumacher

Summary

E. F. Schumacher is a human[1]. Born in Bonn[2], he… he was born on August 16, 1911[3]. He died in Switzerland[4]. He died on September 4, 1977[5]. He worked as an economist[6], philosopher[7], and statistician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (563 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • E. F. Schumacher was born in Bonn[2].
  • E. F. Schumacher passed away in Switzerland[4].
  • E. F. Schumacher was born on August 16, 1911[3].
  • E. F. Schumacher died on September 4, 1977[5].
  • Burial took place at Caterham Cemetery[10].
  • E. F. Schumacher's father was Hermann A. Schumacher[11].
  • E. F. Schumacher's mother was Edith Schumacher[12].
  • Among E. F. Schumacher's spouses was Verena Rosenberger[13].
  • Among E. F. Schumacher's spouses was Anne Maria Petersen[14].
  • E. F. Schumacher held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • E. F. Schumacher held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • E. F. Schumacher held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • E. F. Schumacher worked as an economist[6].
  • E. F. Schumacher's professions included philosopher[7].
  • E. F. Schumacher worked as a statistician[8].
  • Among E. F. Schumacher's employers was Columbia University[18].
  • E. F. Schumacher was employed by University of Oxford[19].
  • E. F. Schumacher's education included a stint at Columbia University[20].
  • E. F. Schumacher's education included a stint at University of Bonn[21].
  • E. F. Schumacher was educated at New College[22].
  • A notable work attributed to E. F. Schumacher is Small Is Beautiful[23].
  • A notable work attributed to E. F. Schumacher is A Guide for the Perplexed[24].
  • E. F. Schumacher received the Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[25].
  • E. F. Schumacher received the Rhodes Scholarship[26].
  • E. F. Schumacher received the honorary doctorate[27].

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Origins and Family

E. F. Schumacher's place of birth was Bonn[2]. He was born on August 16, 1911[3]. His father was Hermann A. Schumacher[11]. His mother was Edith Schumacher[12].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31]; University of Bonn[21], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35]; and New College[22], a college of the University of Oxford[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1379[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], philosopher[7], and statistician[8]. Employers include Columbia University[18], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1754[41], headquartered in Manhattan[42] and University of Oxford[19], a collegiate university[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1096[45], headquartered in Oxford[46].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Small Is Beautiful[23], a literary work[47] and A Guide for the Perplexed[24], a literary work[48]. Things named for E. F. Schumacher include Schumacher College[49], a higher education institution[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1991[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[25], a literary award[53], in Switzerland[54], founded in 1975[55]; Rhodes Scholarship[26], a scholarship[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1902[58]; and honorary doctorate[27], a title of honor[59].

Personal Life

Spouses include Verena Rosenberger[13] and Anne Maria Petersen[14]. E. F. Schumacher's religion is recorded as Church of England parish church[60].

Death and Burial

E. F. Schumacher died on September 4, 1977[5]. He died in Switzerland[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[61]. He is buried at Caterham Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

E. F. Schumacher ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (563 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

Works attributed to him include Small Is Beautiful[64], a literary work[65]. Entities named for him include Schumacher College[49], a higher education institution[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1991[52].

FAQs

Where was E. F. Schumacher born?

E. F. Schumacher was born in Bonn[2].

Where did E. F. Schumacher die?

E. F. Schumacher died in Switzerland[4].

Who were E. F. Schumacher's parents?

E. F. Schumacher's father was Hermann A. Schumacher[11]. E. F. Schumacher's mother was Edith Schumacher[12].

Who was E. F. Schumacher married to?

E. F. Schumacher's spouses include Verena Rosenberger[13] and Anne Maria Petersen[14].

What did E. F. Schumacher do for work?

E. F. Schumacher worked as economist[6], philosopher[7], and statistician[8].

Where did E. F. Schumacher go to school?

E. F. Schumacher was educated at Columbia University[20], University of Bonn[21], and New College[22].

What awards did E. F. Schumacher receive?

Honors received include Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[25], Rhodes Scholarship[26], and honorary doctorate[27].

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