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], writer[9], and philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11]

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 was born on January 1, 1802[12].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg died on January 24, 1872[5].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's father was Friedrich Wilhelm Trendelenburg[13].
  • A child of Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was Friedrich Trendelenburg[14].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[15].
  • German was Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's native language[16].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg worked as a pedagogue[8].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg worked as a writer[9].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's professions included philologist[10].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's field of work was Immanuel Kant[17].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's field of work was Aristotle[18].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg held the position of Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[19].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg held the position of in-home tutor[20].
  • Among Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[21].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was educated at Leipzig University[22].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[23].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's education included a stint at Kiel University[24].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's doctoral advisor was Georg Ludwig König[25].
  • Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's doctoral advisor was August Böckh[26].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was Franz Brentano[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's place of birth was Eutin[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 30, 1802[3] and January 1, 1802[12]. His father was Friedrich Wilhelm Trendelenburg[13]. German was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[22], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31]; Frederick William University Berlin[23], a university[32], in Prussia[33], founded in 1828[34]; and Kiel University[24], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1665[37], headquartered in Kiel[38]. Doctoral advisors include Georg Ludwig König[25], a teacher[39], 1766–1849[40], of Germany[41], awarded the honorary doctor of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel[42] and August Böckh[26], 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], writer[9], and philologist[10]. Fields of work include Immanuel Kant[17], a philosopher[56], 1724–1804[57], of Kingdom of Prussia[58], specialised in epistemology[59] and Aristotle[18], a biologist[60], -0384–-0322[61], specialised in philosophy[62]. Among Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[21]. Positions held include Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[19], a position[63], in Prussia[64] and in-home tutor[20], an occupation[65]. Notable students include Franz Brentano[27], Hermann Bonitz[66], Karl Kühn[67], and Carl Ferdinand Friedrich von Nagler[68]. Doctoral students include Rudolf Christoph Eucken[69], a philosopher[70], 1846–1926[71], of Kingdom of Prussia[72], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[73], specialised in philosophy[74]; Ernst Laas[75], a philosopher[76], 1837–1885[77], of Kingdom of Prussia[78]; Hermann Cohen[79], a philosopher[80], 1842–1918[81], of Duchy of Anhalt[82], specialised in philosophy[83]; Friedrich Paulsen[84]; Max Heinze[85]; and Georg von Hertling[86].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[87], a civil decoration[88], in Prussia[89], founded in 1842[90] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[91], a fellowship award[92].

Personal Life

A child of Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was Friedrich Trendelenburg[14]. His religion is recorded as Protestant church[93].

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 (124 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[94] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[95]

His notable doctoral advisees include Georg von Hertling[96], a politician[97], 1843–1919[98], of Kingdom of Bavaria[99], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty[100]; Rudolf Christoph Eucken[101], a philosopher[102], 1846–1926[103], of Kingdom of Prussia[104], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[105], specialised in philosophy[106]; Hermann Cohen[107]; Friedrich Paulsen[108]; Ernst Laas[109]; and Max Heinze[110].

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[13].

What did Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg do for work?

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], pedagogue[8], writer[9], and philologist[10].

Where did Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg go to school?

Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg was educated at Leipzig University[22], Frederick William University Berlin[23], and Kiel University[24].

What awards did Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[87] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[91].

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