Ernst von Glasersfeld

German philosopher (1917–2010)
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Ernst von Glasersfeld

Summary

Ernst von Glasersfeld is a human[1]. Born in Munich[2], he… he was born on March 8, 1917[3]. He died in Franklin County[4]. He died on November 12, 2010[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], psychologist[8], writer[9], and biologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ernst von Glasersfeld's place of birth was Munich[2].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld died in Franklin County[4].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld was born on March 8, 1917[3].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld died on November 12, 2010[5].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld held citizenship in Austria[13].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld worked as a psychologist[8].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld worked as a writer[9].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld worked as a biologist[10].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld was employed by University of Georgia[14].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[15].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld received the doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[16].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld was influenced by George Berkeley[17].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld is recorded as male[18].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld's Commons category is recorded as Ernst von Glasersfeld[20].
  • The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[21].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld's family name is recorded as von Glasersfeld[22].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld's given name is recorded as Ernst[23].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Ernst von Glasersfeld's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Ernst von Glasersfeld was born in Munich[2]. He was born on March 8, 1917[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], psychologist[8], writer[9], and biologist[10]. Ernst von Glasersfeld was employed by University of Georgia[14].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate at the Laval University[15], an award[26], in Canada[27] and doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[16], an award[28], in Austria[29].

Death and Burial

Ernst von Glasersfeld died on November 12, 2010[5]. He passed away in Franklin County[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[21].

Why It Matters

Ernst von Glasersfeld ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Ernst von Glasersfeld born?

Ernst von Glasersfeld's place of birth was Munich[2].

Where did Ernst von Glasersfeld die?

Ernst von Glasersfeld died in Franklin County[4].

What did Ernst von Glasersfeld do for work?

Ernst von Glasersfeld worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], psychologist[8], writer[9], and biologist[10].

What awards did Ernst von Glasersfeld receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate at the Laval University[15] and doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . ulaval.ca. ulaval.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Discogs. Retrieved . constructivistpsych.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation philosopher, university teacher, psychologist +2
    Award received
    Award received honorary doctorate at the Laval University, doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck
    Given name Ernst
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