Ernst Troeltsch

German philosopher and theologian (1865-1923)
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Ernst Troeltsch
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Summary

Ernst Troeltsch was born on February 17, 1865[1], in Augsburg-Haunstetten[2]. He died on February 1, 1923[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a politician[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], sociologist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (983 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Invalids' Cemetery[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Occupation: philosopher[13], historian[14], parson[15]
  • Field of work: philosophy[16]
  • Position held: Member of Landtag of Prussia[17]
  • Employer: University of Bonn[18], Heidelberg University[19], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], University of Göttingen[21]
  • Educated at: University of Göttingen[22], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[24], University of Augsburg[25]
  • Member of: Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[27], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[28], Schwarzburgbund[29], Graeca[30]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[31]
  • Sex or gender: male[32]
  • Member of political party: German Democratic Party[33]
  • Commons category: Ernst Troeltsch[34]
  • Archives at: German Federal Archives[35]
  • Family name: Troeltsch[36]
  • Given name: Ernst[37]
  • Work location: Berlin[38], Bonn[39], Heidelberg[40]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[41], Heidelberg Scholar Lexicon 1803–1932[42]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[43]
  • Name in native language: Ernst Troeltsch[44]

Why It Matters

Ernst Troeltsch has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Troeltsch born?

Ernst Troeltsch was born in Augsburg-Haunstetten[2].

Where did Ernst Troeltsch die?

Ernst Troeltsch died in Berlin[4].

What did Ernst Troeltsch do for work?

Ernst Troeltsch worked as a politician[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], sociologist[8], and writer[9].

Where did Ernst Troeltsch go to school?

Ernst Troeltsch was educated at University of Göttingen[22], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[24], and University of Augsburg[25].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [35] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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