Friedrich Albert Lange

German philosopher and sociologist (1828-1875)
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Friedrich Albert Lange
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Friedrich Albert Lange

Summary

Friedrich Albert Lange is a human[1]. He was born in Wald[2]. He was born on September 28, 1828[3]. He died in Marburg[4]. He died on November 23, 1875[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], economist[7], philosopher[8], university teacher[9], and sociologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Albert Lange was born in Wald[2].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange died in Marburg[4].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange was born on September 28, 1828[3].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange died on November 23, 1875[5].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange died on November 21, 1875[12].
  • Burial took place at Main Cemetery of Marburg[13].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange's father was Johann Peter Lange[14].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange worked as a journalist[6].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange worked as an economist[7].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange worked as a sociologist[10].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange worked as a historian[16].
  • Among Friedrich Albert Lange's employers was University of Bonn[17].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange was employed by University of Zurich[18].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange was employed by University of Marburg[19].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange was educated at University of Bonn[20].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange's doctoral advisor was Julius Plücker[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Friedrich Albert Lange is History of Materialism and Critique of its Present Importance[22].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange is recorded as male[23].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange supervised Hermann Cohen as a doctoral student[25].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich-Albert Lange[26].
  • Friedrich Albert Lange's archives at is recorded as Stadtarchiv Duisburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Albert Lange was born in Wald[2]. He was born on September 28, 1828[3]. His father was Johann Peter Lange[14].

Education

Friedrich Albert Lange's education included a stint at University of Bonn[20]. His doctoral advisor was Julius Plücker[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], economist[7], philosopher[8], university teacher[9], sociologist[10], and historian[16]. Employers include University of Bonn[17], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31]; University of Zurich[18], a university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1833[34], headquartered in Zurich[35]; and University of Marburg[19], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1527[38], headquartered in Marburg[39]. Friedrich Albert Lange supervised Hermann Cohen as a doctoral student[25].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Friedrich Albert Lange is History of Materialism and Critique of its Present Importance[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 23, 1875[5] and November 21, 1875[12]. Friedrich Albert Lange passed away in Marburg[4]. He is buried at Main Cemetery of Marburg[13].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Albert Lange ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

He has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[42], a philosopher[43], 1844–1900[44], of Kingdom of Prussia[45]; Hermann Cohen[46], a philosopher[47], 1842–1918[48], of Duchy of Anhalt[49], specialised in philosophy[50]; Felix Adler[51], a philosopher[52], 1851–1933[53], of United States[54], specialised in ethics[55]; and Hans Vaihinger[56], a philosopher[57], 1852–1933[58], of Germany[59].

His notable doctoral advisees include Hermann Cohen[60], a philosopher[61], 1842–1918[62], of Duchy of Anhalt[63], specialised in philosophy[64].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Albert Lange born?

Friedrich Albert Lange was born in Wald[2].

Where did Friedrich Albert Lange die?

Friedrich Albert Lange passed away in Marburg[4].

Who were Friedrich Albert Lange's parents?

Friedrich Albert Lange's father was Johann Peter Lange[14].

What did Friedrich Albert Lange do for work?

Friedrich Albert Lange worked as journalist[6], economist[7], philosopher[8], university teacher[9], and sociologist[10].

Where did Friedrich Albert Lange go to school?

Friedrich Albert Lange was educated at University of Bonn[20].

Who did Friedrich Albert Lange influence?

Friedrich Albert Lange has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[42], Hermann Cohen[46], Felix Adler[51], and Hans Vaihinger[56].

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  23. [5] . Internet Philosophy Ontology project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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