Ernst Nolte

German historian and philosopher (1923–2016)
Person human Q65108
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Ernst Nolte was born on January 11, 1923, in Witten and died on August 18, 2016, in Berlin [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][1][3][9][4][7][10]. He held German citizenship [10]. His professional roles included philosopher, historian of Modern Age, historian, pedagogue, university teacher, and non-fiction writer [10].

He received his education at the University of Münster, Frederick William University Berlin, University of Freiburg, and University of Cologne . Nolte worked as an employer at the University of Marburg and Freie Universität Berlin . His primary field of work was history .

Nolte received several awards, including the Konrad Adenauer Prize, Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize, and Historian Prize of the Erich and Erna Kronauer Foundation .

Ernst Nolte

Summary

Ernst Nolte is a human[1]. His place of birth was Witten[2]. He was born on +1923-01-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on +2016-08-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], pedagogue[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ernst Nolte's place of birth was Witten[2].
  • Ernst Nolte died in Berlin[4].
  • Ernst Nolte was born on +1923-01-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernst Nolte died on +2016-08-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Ernst Nolte was Georg Nolte[12].
  • A child of Ernst Nolte was Dorothee Nolte[13].
  • Ernst Nolte held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • German was Ernst Nolte's native language[15].
  • Ernst Nolte's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Ernst Nolte's professions included historian of Modern Age[7].
  • Ernst Nolte worked as a historian[8].
  • Ernst Nolte's professions included pedagogue[9].
  • Ernst Nolte's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Ernst Nolte's professions included non-fiction writer[16].
  • Ernst Nolte's field of work was history[17].
  • Ernst Nolte was employed by University of Marburg[18].
  • Among Ernst Nolte's employers was Freie Universität Berlin[19].
  • Ernst Nolte was educated at University of Münster[20].
  • Ernst Nolte was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[21].
  • Ernst Nolte's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[22].
  • Ernst Nolte was educated at University of Cologne[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Nolte is Fascism In Its Epoch[24].
  • Ernst Nolte received the Konrad Adenauer Prize[25].
  • Ernst Nolte received the Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize[26].
  • Ernst Nolte received the Historian Prize of the Erich and Erna Kronauer Foundation[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Nolte's place of birth was Witten[2]. He was born on +1923-01-11T00:00:00Z[3]. German was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Münster[20], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1780[30], headquartered in Münster[31]; Frederick William University Berlin[21], a university[32], in Prussia[33], founded in 1828[34]; University of Freiburg[22], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1457[37], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[38]; and University of Cologne[23], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1388[41], headquartered in Q127699285[42]. Ernst Nolte earned the academic degree of doctorate[43]. He studied under Martin Heidegger[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], pedagogue[9], university teacher[10], and non-fiction writer[16]. Ernst Nolte's field of work was history[17]. Employers include University of Marburg[18], a public university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1527[47], headquartered in Marburg[48] and Freie Universität Berlin[19], a public research university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1948[51], headquartered in Berlin[52]. Doctoral students include Brigitte Seebacher[53], a journalist[54], b. 1946[55], of Germany[56] and Christian Tilitzki[57], a lawyer[58], b. 1957[59], of Germany[60], awarded the Gierschke Dornburg Award[61].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ernst Nolte is Fascism In Its Epoch[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Konrad Adenauer Prize[25], an award[62], in Germany[63]; Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize[26], an award[64], in Germany[65]; and Historian Prize of the Erich and Erna Kronauer Foundation[27], a science award[66], in Germany[67], founded in 2000[68].

Personal Life

Children include Georg Nolte[12], a jurist[69], b. 1959[70], of Germany[71], specialised in international law[72] and Dorothee Nolte[13], a journalist[73], b. 1963[74], of Germany[75].

Death and Burial

Ernst Nolte died on +2016-08-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Ernst Nolte ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Nolte born?

Born in Witten[2], Ernst Nolte…

Where did Ernst Nolte die?

Ernst Nolte passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Ernst Nolte do for work?

Ernst Nolte worked as philosopher[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], pedagogue[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Ernst Nolte go to school?

Ernst Nolte was educated at University of Münster[20], Frederick William University Berlin[21], University of Freiburg[22], and University of Cologne[23].

What awards did Ernst Nolte receive?

Honors received include Konrad Adenauer Prize[25], Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize[26], and Historian Prize of the Erich and Erna Kronauer Foundation[27].

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