Ferdinand Tönnies
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Summary
Ferdinand Tönnies was born on July 26, 1855[1], in Oldenswort[2]. He died on April 9, 1936[3], in Kiel[4]. He worked as a sociologist[5], economist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,528 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Eichhof Park Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Marie Tönnies[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Occupation: state political scientist[14]
- Field of work: sociology[15]
- Position held: Geheimrat[16]
- Employer: Kiel University[17]
- Educated at: University of Bonn[18], Friedrich Schiller University Jena[19], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], Leipzig University[21]
- Student: Erich Rothacker[22]
- Award received: Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[23], Merit Cross for War Aid[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Social Democratic Party of Germany[26], National-Social Association[27]
- Commons category: Ferdinand Tönnies[28]
- Archives at: Schleswig-Holstein state library[29]
- Family name: Tönnies[30]
- Given name: Ferdinand[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ferdinand Tönnies[32]
- Commons gallery: Ferdinand Tönnies[33]
- Student of: Wilhelm Wundt[34], Ernst Engel[35], Adolph Wagner[36], Richard Boeckh[37], Theodor Storm[38]
- Described by source: Hamburg Biographies[39], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[41], English[42]
- Commons Creator page: Ferdinand Tönnies[43]
- Name in native language: Ferdinand Tönnies[44]
Why It Matters
Ferdinand Tönnies has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He is credited with the discovery of global society[47], an identity[48]. Works attributed to him include Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft[49], a literary work[50].
FAQs
Where was Ferdinand Tönnies born?
Ferdinand Tönnies's place of birth was Oldenswort[2].
Where did Ferdinand Tönnies die?
Ferdinand Tönnies passed away in Kiel[4].
Who was Ferdinand Tönnies married to?
Ferdinand Tönnies's spouses include Marie Tönnies[12].
What did Ferdinand Tönnies do for work?
Ferdinand Tönnies worked as a sociologist[5], economist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].
Where did Ferdinand Tönnies go to school?
Ferdinand Tönnies was educated at University of Bonn[18], Friedrich Schiller University Jena[19], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], and Leipzig University[21].
What awards did Ferdinand Tönnies receive?
Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[23] and Merit Cross for War Aid[24].
What did Ferdinand Tönnies discover?
Ferdinand Tönnies is credited as discoverer of global society[47].