Emil Fackenheim

Israeli philosopher (1916-2003)
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Emil Fackenheim
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Emil Fackenheim

Summary

Emil Fackenheim is a human[1]. Born in Halle (Saale)[2], he… he was born on +1916-06-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. He died on +2003-09-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], philosopher[7], educator[8], rabbi[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Emil Fackenheim's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2].
  • Emil Fackenheim died in Jerusalem[4].
  • Emil Fackenheim was born on +1916-06-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Emil Fackenheim died on +2003-09-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Emil Fackenheim died on +2003-09-19T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Emil Fackenheim is buried at Har HaMenuchot[13].
  • Emil Fackenheim held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Emil Fackenheim's professions included theologian[6].
  • Emil Fackenheim's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Emil Fackenheim worked as an educator[8].
  • Emil Fackenheim worked as a rabbi[9].
  • Emil Fackenheim worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Emil Fackenheim was employed by University of Toronto[15].
  • Emil Fackenheim's education included a stint at University of Toronto[16].
  • Emil Fackenheim was educated at Stadtgymnasium Halle (Saale)[17].
  • Emil Fackenheim was educated at Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums[18].
  • Emil Fackenheim received the Guggenheim Fellowship[19].
  • Emil Fackenheim received the Abraham Geiger Prize[20].
  • Emil Fackenheim's religion is recorded as Judaism[21].
  • Emil Fackenheim's image is recorded as Emil Fackenheim 1982.jpg[22].
  • Emil Fackenheim is recorded as male[23].
  • Emil Fackenheim's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Emil Fackenheim's ISNI is recorded as 0000000108954827[25].
  • Emil Fackenheim's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 46760734[26].
  • Emil Fackenheim's GND ID is recorded as 115750231[27].

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Origins and Family

Emil Fackenheim's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2]. He was born on +1916-06-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Toronto[16], a public research university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1827[30], headquartered in Toronto[31]; Stadtgymnasium Halle (Saale)[17], a gymnasium[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1868[34]; and Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums[18], a Jewish seminary[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1872[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], philosopher[7], educator[8], rabbi[9], and university teacher[10]. Emil Fackenheim was employed by University of Toronto[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], a fellowship grant[38], in United States[39], founded in 1925[40] and Abraham Geiger Prize[20], an award[41], in Germany[42], founded in 2000[43].

Personal Life

Emil Fackenheim's religion is recorded as Judaism[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +2003-09-18T00:00:00Z[5] and +2003-09-19T00:00:00Z[12]. Emil Fackenheim died in Jerusalem[4]. Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[13].

Why It Matters

Emil Fackenheim ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Emil Fackenheim born?

Emil Fackenheim's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2].

Where did Emil Fackenheim die?

Emil Fackenheim passed away in Jerusalem[4].

What did Emil Fackenheim do for work?

Emil Fackenheim worked as theologian[6], philosopher[7], educator[8], rabbi[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Emil Fackenheim go to school?

Emil Fackenheim was educated at University of Toronto[16], Stadtgymnasium Halle (Saale)[17], and Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums[18].

What awards did Emil Fackenheim receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19] and Abraham Geiger Prize[20].

References

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  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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