Ernst Bloch
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Ernst Bloch
Summary
Ernst Bloch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ludwigshafen[2]. He was born on July 8, 1885[3]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He died on August 4, 1977[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (497 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Ernst Bloch's place of birth was Ludwigshafen[2].
- Ernst Bloch died in Tübingen[4].
- Ernst Bloch was born on July 8, 1885[3].
- Ernst Bloch died on August 4, 1977[5].
- Burial took place at Berg cemetery[10].
- Ernst Bloch was married to Karola Bloch[11].
- Among Ernst Bloch's spouses was Else Bloch-von Stritzky[12].
- A child of Ernst Bloch was Jan Robert Bloch[13].
- A child of Ernst Bloch was Q139164028[14].
- Ernst Bloch held citizenship in Germany[15].
- Ernst Bloch held citizenship in Switzerland[16].
- Ernst Bloch held citizenship in Czech Republic[17].
- Ernst Bloch held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
- Ernst Bloch's professions included philosopher[6].
- Ernst Bloch's professions included university teacher[7].
- Ernst Bloch worked as a theologian[8].
- Ernst Bloch's field of work was philosophy[19].
- Ernst Bloch's field of work was utopianism[20].
- Among Ernst Bloch's employers was Leipzig University[21].
- Ernst Bloch was employed by University of Tübingen[22].
- Ernst Bloch was educated at University of Würzburg[23].
- Ernst Bloch's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[24].
- Ernst Bloch's doctoral advisor was Oswald Külpe[25].
- A notable work attributed to Ernst Bloch is The Principle of Hope[26].
- A notable work attributed to Ernst Bloch is Atheism in Christianity[27].
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Origins and Family
Ernst Bloch's place of birth was Ludwigshafen[2]. He was born on July 8, 1885[3].
Education
Educated at University of Würzburg[23], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1402[30], headquartered in Würzburg[31] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[24], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35]. Ernst Bloch's doctoral advisor was Oswald Külpe[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and theologian[8]. Fields of work include philosophy[19], an academic discipline[36] and utopianism[20]. Employers include Leipzig University[21], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1409[39], headquartered in Leipzig[40] and University of Tübingen[22], a comprehensive university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1477[43], headquartered in Tübingen[44]. Ernst Bloch supervised Hanns Joachim Weinert as a doctoral student[45].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Principle of Hope[26], Atheism in Christianity[27], and The Spirit of Utopia[46].
Recognition
Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[47], a national award[48], in German Democratic Republic[49], founded in 1949[50]; Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[51], a grade of an order[52], in German Democratic Republic[53]; Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[54], an award[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1950[57]; Sigmund Freud Prize[58], a literary award[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1964[61]; Honorary doctor of the University of Zagreb[62], an award[63], in Croatia[64]; and honorary doctor of the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[65], an award[66], in France[67].
Personal Life
Spouses include Karola Bloch[11], an architect[68], 1905–1994[69], of Germany[70], specialised in architecture[71] and Else Bloch-von Stritzky[12], a sculptor[72], 1883–1921[73]. Children include Jan Robert Bloch[13], a chemist[74], 1937–2010[75], of Germany[76] and Q139164028[14]. Ernst Bloch's religion is recorded as atheism[77].
Death and Burial
Ernst Bloch died on August 4, 1977[5]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He is buried at Berg cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Ernst Bloch ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (497 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
He has been cited as an influence by Walter Benjamin[80], a philosopher[81], 1892–1940[82], of Kingdom of Prussia[83], specialised in philosophy[84] and Fredric Jameson[85], an essayist[86], 1934–2024[87], of United States[88], awarded the Holberg International Memorial Prize[89], specialised in literary criticism[90].
FAQs
Where was Ernst Bloch born?
Ernst Bloch was born in Ludwigshafen[2].
Where did Ernst Bloch die?
Ernst Bloch passed away in Tübingen[4].
Who was Ernst Bloch married to?
Ernst Bloch's spouses include Karola Bloch[11] and Else Bloch-von Stritzky[12].
What did Ernst Bloch do for work?
Ernst Bloch worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and theologian[8].
Where did Ernst Bloch go to school?
Ernst Bloch was educated at University of Würzburg[23] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[24].
What awards did Ernst Bloch receive?
Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[47], Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[51], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[54], and Sigmund Freud Prize[58].
Who did Ernst Bloch influence?
Ernst Bloch has been cited as an influence by Walter Benjamin[80] and Fredric Jameson[85].