Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg

German philosopher, philologist, Prussian university professor (1802-1872)
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Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was born on November 30, 1802, in Eutin[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] and died on January 24, 1872, in Berlin[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. He was a German-speaking philosopher, university teacher, pedagogue, and writer[1][8][9][1][8], the son of Friedrich Wilhelm Trendelenburg[8] and father of Friedrich Trendelenburg[1][8].

He studied at Leipzig University, Frederick William University Berlin, and Kiel University[8], then spent his career on the faculty of Frederick William University Berlin[1]. His scholarly work centered on Immanuel Kant and Aristotle[1].

Among his honors were the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order and election as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[10].

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg

Summary

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg is a human[1]. He was born in Eutin[2]. He was born on November 30, 1802[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on January 24, 1872[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], pedagogue[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Eutin[2], Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg…
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg died in Berlin[4].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was born on November 30, 1802[3].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg died on January 24, 1872[5].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's father was Friedrich Wilhelm Trendelenburg[11].
  • A child of Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was Friedrich Trendelenburg[12].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[13].
  • German was Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's native language[14].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg worked as a pedagogue[8].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg worked as a writer[9].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's field of work was Immanuel Kant[15].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's field of work was Aristotle[16].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg held the position of Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[17].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg held the position of in-home tutor[18].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[19].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's education included a stint at Leipzig University[20].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[21].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was educated at Kiel University[22].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's doctoral advisor was Georg Ludwig König[23].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's doctoral advisor was August Böckh[24].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was Franz Brentano[25].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was Hermann Bonitz[26].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was Karl Kühn[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's place of birth was Eutin[2]. He was born on November 30, 1802[3]. His father was Friedrich Wilhelm Trendelenburg[11]. German was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[20], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31]; Frederick William University Berlin[21], a university[32], in Prussia[33], founded in 1828[34]; and Kiel University[22], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1665[37], headquartered in Kiel[38]. Doctoral advisors include Georg Ludwig König[23], a teacher[39], 1766–1849[40], of Germany[41], awarded the honorary doctor of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel[42] and August Böckh[24], a historian of classical antiquity[43], 1785–1867[44], of Kingdom of Prussia[45], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[46], specialised in classical philology[47]. Academic degrees include Dr. phil.[48] and full professor[49]. Studied under Karl Leonhard Reinhold[50], Johann Erich Berger[51], Henrik Steffens[52], August Neander[53], Carl Ritter[54], and Franz Bopp[55].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], pedagogue[8], and writer[9]. Fields of work include Immanuel Kant[15], a philosopher[56], 1724–1804[57], of Kingdom of Prussia[58], specialised in epistemology[59] and Aristotle[16], a biologist[60], -0384–-0322[61], specialised in philosophy[62]. Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[19]. Positions held include Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[17], a position[63], in Prussia[64] and in-home tutor[18], an occupation[65]. Notable students include Franz Brentano[25], Hermann Bonitz[26], Karl Kühn[27], and Carl Ferdinand Friedrich von Nagler[66]. Doctoral students include Rudolf Christoph Eucken[67], a philosopher[68], 1846–1926[69], of Kingdom of Prussia[70], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[71], specialised in philosophy[72]; Ernst Laas[73], a philosopher[74], 1837–1885[75], of Kingdom of Prussia[76]; Hermann Cohen[77], a philosopher[78], 1842–1918[79], of Duchy of Anhalt[80], specialised in philosophy[81]; Friedrich Paulsen[82]; Max Heinze[83]; and Georg von Hertling[84].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[85], a civil decoration[86], in Prussia[87], founded in 1842[88] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[89], a fellowship award[90].

Personal Life

A child of Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was Friedrich Trendelenburg[12]. His religion is recorded as Protestant church[91].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg died on January 24, 1872[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[92] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[93]

His notable doctoral advisees include Georg von Hertling[94], a politician[95], 1843–1919[96], of Kingdom of Bavaria[97], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty[98]; Hermann Cohen[99], a philosopher[100], 1842–1918[101], of Duchy of Anhalt[102], specialised in philosophy[103]; Rudolf Christoph Eucken[104]; Friedrich Paulsen[105]; Ernst Laas[106]; and Max Heinze[107].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg born?

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's place of birth was Eutin[2].

Where did Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg die?

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's parents?

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's father was Friedrich Wilhelm Trendelenburg[11].

What did Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg do for work?

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], pedagogue[8], and writer[9].

Where did Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg go to school?

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was educated at Leipzig University[20], Frederick William University Berlin[21], and Kiel University[22].

What awards did Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[85] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[89].

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