Friedrich Meinecke

Summary

Friedrich Meinecke is a human^[1]. Born in Salzwedel^[2], he… he was born on October 30, 1862^[3]. He passed away in West Berlin^[4]. He died on February 6, 1954^[5]. He worked as an archivist^[6], historian of Modern Age^[7], historian^[8], university teacher^[9], and philosopher of history^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Salzwedel^[2], Friedrich Meinecke…
• Friedrich Meinecke passed away in West Berlin^[4].
• Friedrich Meinecke was born on October 30, 1862^[3].
• Friedrich Meinecke died on February 6, 1954^[5].
• Friedrich Meinecke died on February 7, 1954^[12].
• Burial took place at Dahlem Cemetery^[13].
• Friedrich Meinecke held citizenship in Germany^[14].
• Friedrich Meinecke's professions included archivist^[6].
• Friedrich Meinecke worked as a historian of Modern Age^[7].
• Friedrich Meinecke worked as a historian^[8].
• Friedrich Meinecke worked as a university teacher^[9].
• Friedrich Meinecke's professions included philosopher of history^[10].
• Friedrich Meinecke held the position of Historiographer of the Prussian state^[15].
• Friedrich Meinecke was employed by Freie Universität Berlin^[16].
• Friedrich Meinecke was employed by University of Freiburg^[17].
• Friedrich Meinecke was employed by University of East Berlin^[18].
• Among Friedrich Meinecke's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[19].
• Friedrich Meinecke was employed by University of Strasbourg^[20].
• Friedrich Meinecke's education included a stint at University of Bonn^[21].
• Friedrich Meinecke was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[22].
• Friedrich Meinecke received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[23].
• Friedrich Meinecke received the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt^[24].
• Friedrich Meinecke received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science^[25].
• Friedrich Meinecke was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences^[26].
• Friedrich Meinecke was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities^[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Meinecke was born in Salzwedel^[2]. He was born on October 30, 1862^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn^[21], a public research university^[28], in Germany^[29], founded in 1818^[30], headquartered in Bonn^[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[22], a comprehensive university^[32], in Germany^[33], founded in 1809^[34], headquartered in Berlin^[35]. Friedrich Meinecke earned the academic degree of doctorate^[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archivist^[6], historian of Modern Age^[7], historian^[8], university teacher^[9], and philosopher of history^[10]. Employers include Freie Universität Berlin^[16], a public research university^[37], in Germany^[38], founded in 1948^[39], headquartered in Berlin^[40]; University of Freiburg^[17], a public university^[41], in Germany^[42], founded in 1457^[43], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau^[44]; University of East Berlin^[18], a university^[45], founded in 1946^[46]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[19], a comprehensive university^[47], in Germany^[48], founded in 1809^[49], headquartered in Berlin^[50]; and University of Strasbourg^[20], a university in France^[51], in France^[52], founded in 1538^[53], headquartered in Strasbourg^[54]. Friedrich Meinecke held the position of Historiographer of the Prussian state^[15]. Doctoral students include Gerhard Masur^[55], a historian^[56], 1901–1975^[57], of United States^[58], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship^[59] and Walter Hagemann^[60], an opinion journalist^[61], 1900–1964^[62], of Germany^[63].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[23], a civil decoration^[64], in Prussia^[65], founded in 1842^[66]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt^[24], a cultural prize^[67], in Germany^[68], founded in 1932^[69]; and Goethe Medal for Art and Science^[25], an art prize^[70], in Nazi Germany^[71], founded in 1932^[72].

Personal Life

Friedrich Meinecke was affiliated with the German Democratic Party^[73].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 6, 1954^[5] and February 7, 1954^[12]. Friedrich Meinecke passed away in West Berlin^[4]. Burial took place at Dahlem Cemetery^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Friedrich Meinecke include Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut^[74], an academic department^[75], in Germany^[76], headquartered in Berlin^[77].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Meinecke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[78] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[79]

Entities named for him include Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut^[74], an academic department^[75], in Germany^[76], headquartered in Berlin^[77].

His notable doctoral advisees include Alex Bein^[80], a historian^[81], 1903–1988^[82], of Germany^[83], awarded the Israel Prize^[84], specialised in historiography^[85].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Meinecke born?

Friedrich Meinecke was born in Salzwedel^[2].

Where did Friedrich Meinecke die?

Friedrich Meinecke passed away in West Berlin^[4].

What did Friedrich Meinecke do for work?

Friedrich Meinecke worked as archivist^[6], historian of Modern Age^[7], historian^[8], university teacher^[9], and philosopher of history^[10].

Where did Friedrich Meinecke go to school?

Friedrich Meinecke was educated at University of Bonn^[21] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[22].

What awards did Friedrich Meinecke receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[23], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt^[24], and Goethe Medal for Art and Science^[25].