Ernst Cassirer
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Ernst Cassirer was a philosopher, university teacher, and art historian[1][2][3] born on May 28, 1874, in Wrocław[4][5][6][2][7][8]. He was educated at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the University of Marburg[9], becoming associated with the Marburg School[10]. His employers included the University of Hamburg, where he worked from 1919 to 1933, and the University of Oxford from 1933 to 1935[11]. He also worked for the War Press Office of the German Reich and at All Souls College[11].
Cassirer received the Kuno Fischer Award and an honorary doctorate from the University of Gothenburg. He died of a myocardial infarction on April 13, 1945, in New York City[4][12][5][6][2][7][13][14][15][16][8][17][18][19][1]. His remains were buried at Cedar Park Cemetery[20].
Ernst Cassirer
Summary
Ernst Cassirer is a human[1]. He was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on May 28, 1874[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on April 13, 1945[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and art historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (799 views/month, #7,028 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Ernst Cassirer was born in Wrocław[2].
- Ernst Cassirer died in New York City[4].
- Ernst Cassirer was born on May 28, 1874[3].
- Ernst Cassirer was born on July 28, 1874[10].
- Ernst Cassirer died on April 13, 1945[5].
- Ernst Cassirer is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery[11].
- Ernst Cassirer's father was Eduard Cassirer[12].
- Ernst Cassirer was married to Toni Cassirer[13].
- A child of Ernst Cassirer was Heinz Cassirer[14].
- Ernst Cassirer held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
- Ernst Cassirer held citizenship in Weimar Republic[16].
- Ernst Cassirer held citizenship in Nazi Germany[17].
- Ernst Cassirer held citizenship in Sweden[18].
- Ernst Cassirer's professions included philosopher[6].
- Ernst Cassirer worked as a university teacher[7].
- Ernst Cassirer worked as an art historian[8].
- Ernst Cassirer was employed by University of Oxford[19].
- Among Ernst Cassirer's employers was All Souls College[20].
- Among Ernst Cassirer's employers was War Press Office (German Reich)[21].
- Ernst Cassirer was employed by University of Hamburg[22].
- Among Ernst Cassirer's employers was Yale University[23].
- Among Ernst Cassirer's employers was Columbia University[24].
- Ernst Cassirer was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25].
- Ernst Cassirer was educated at University of Marburg[26].
- Ernst Cassirer's doctoral advisor was Hermann Cohen[27].
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Origins and Family
Ernst Cassirer's place of birth was Wrocław[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 28, 1874[3] and July 28, 1874[10]. His father was Eduard Cassirer[12].
Education
Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and University of Marburg[26], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1527[34], headquartered in Marburg[35]. Doctoral advisors include Hermann Cohen[27], a philosopher[36], 1842–1918[37], of Duchy of Anhalt[38], specialised in philosophy[39] and Paul Natorp[40], a philosopher[41], 1854–1924[42], of Kingdom of Prussia[43], specialised in philosophy[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and art historian[8]. Employers include University of Oxford[19], a collegiate university[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1096[47], headquartered in Oxford[48]; All Souls College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1438[51], headquartered in Oxford[52]; War Press Office (German Reich)[21]; University of Hamburg[22], a public university[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1919[55], headquartered in Hamburg[56]; Yale University[23], a private university[57], in United States[58], founded in 1701[59], headquartered in New Haven[60]; and Columbia University[24], a private university[61], in United States[62], founded in 1754[63], headquartered in Manhattan[64]. Doctoral students include Leo Strauss[65], a politician[66], 1899–1973[67], of United States[68], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[69], specialised in philosophy[70] and Helene Luise Ewald[71].
Recognition
Awards received include Kuno Fischer Award[72], an award[73] and honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[74], an award[75], in Sweden[76].
Personal Life
Among Ernst Cassirer's spouses was Toni Cassirer[13]. A child of him was Heinz Cassirer[14].
Death and Burial
Ernst Cassirer died on April 13, 1945[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[77]. Burial took place at Cedar Park Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Ernst Cassirer ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (799 views/month, #7,028 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 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
He has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[80], an anthropologist[81], 1926–1984[82], of France[83], specialised in philosophy[84]; Hugo Bergmann[85], a librarian[86], 1883–1975[87], of Austria[88], awarded the Israel Prize[89], specialised in philosophy[90]; Éric Weil[91], a philosopher[92], 1904–1977[93], of France[94]; and Vasily Seseman[95], a philosopher[96], 1884–1963[97], of Russian Empire[98].
Works attributed to him include The Philosophy of Symbolic Forms[99], a literary work[100].
His notable doctoral advisees include Leo Strauss[101], a politician[102], 1899–1973[103], of United States[104], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[105], specialised in philosophy[106] and Gertrud Bing[107], an art historian[108], 1892–1964[109], of Germany[110].
FAQs
Where was Ernst Cassirer born?
Ernst Cassirer's place of birth was Wrocław[2].
Where did Ernst Cassirer die?
Ernst Cassirer passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Ernst Cassirer's parents?
Ernst Cassirer's father was Eduard Cassirer[12].
Who was Ernst Cassirer married to?
Ernst Cassirer's spouses include Toni Cassirer[13].
What did Ernst Cassirer do for work?
Ernst Cassirer worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and art historian[8].
Where did Ernst Cassirer go to school?
Ernst Cassirer was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25] and University of Marburg[26].
What awards did Ernst Cassirer receive?
Honors received include Kuno Fischer Award[72] and honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[74].
Who did Ernst Cassirer influence?
Ernst Cassirer has been cited as an influence by Michel Foucault[80], Hugo Bergmann[85], Éric Weil[91], and Vasily Seseman[95].