Frithjof Schuon
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Frithjof Schuon was born on June 18, 1907, in Basel[1][2][3][4]. A Swiss citizen[5], he spent much of his life engaged with Islamic spirituality[6]. His work and teachings centered on the intellectual and metaphysical dimensions of religion, particularly within the Sufi tradition.
Schuon died on May 5, 1998, in Bloomington[1][2][3]. His writings and influence extended across philosophical and religious studies, focusing on universal truths and the perennial philosophy.
Frithjof Schuon
Summary
Frithjof Schuon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Basel[2]. He was born on June 18, 1907[3]. He died in Bloomington[4]. He died on May 5, 1998[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], poet[7], and painter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (503 views/month, #7,104 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Frithjof Schuon was born in Basel[2].
- Frithjof Schuon died in Bloomington[4].
- Frithjof Schuon was born on June 18, 1907[3].
- Frithjof Schuon died on May 5, 1998[5].
- Frithjof Schuon was married to Catherine Schuon[10].
- Frithjof Schuon held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
- Frithjof Schuon worked as a philosopher[6].
- Frithjof Schuon's professions included poet[7].
- Frithjof Schuon worked as a painter[8].
- Frithjof Schuon's field of work was spirituality[12].
- A notable student of Frithjof Schuon was Titus Burckhardt[13].
- A notable student of Frithjof Schuon was Martin Lings[14].
- A notable student of Frithjof Schuon was Leo Schaya[15].
- A notable student of Frithjof Schuon was Hossein Nasr[16].
- A notable work attributed to Frithjof Schuon is The Transcendent Unity of Religions[17].
- A notable work attributed to Frithjof Schuon is Logic and Transcendence[18].
- A notable work attributed to Frithjof Schuon is Understanding Islam[19].
- A notable work attributed to Frithjof Schuon is Form and Substance in Religions[20].
- A notable work attributed to Frithjof Schuon is The Transfiguration of Man[21].
- Frithjof Schuon's religion is recorded as Islam[22].
- Frithjof Schuon was influenced by René Guénon[23].
- Frithjof Schuon was influenced by Ādi Shankara[24].
- Frithjof Schuon was influenced by Plato[25].
- Frithjof Schuon was influenced by Ibn Arabi[26].
- Frithjof Schuon was influenced by Meister Eckhart[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: CH[29]
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Began / founded: 1907-06-18[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1998-05-05[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 59aa7859-98cc-4adc-95c5-7bca61beb839[32]
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Origins and Family
Frithjof Schuon was born in Basel[2]. He was born on June 18, 1907[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], poet[7], and painter[8]. Frithjof Schuon's field of work was spirituality[12]. Notable students include Titus Burckhardt[13], a philosopher[33], 1908–1984[34], of Switzerland[35]; Martin Lings[14], a librarian[36], 1909–2005[37], of United Kingdom[38]; Leo Schaya[15], a writer[39], 1916–1986[40], of Switzerland[41]; and Hossein Nasr[16], a philosopher[42], b. 1933[43], of Iran[44], awarded the Gittler Prize[45].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Transcendent Unity of Religions[17], a literary work[46]; Logic and Transcendence[18]; Understanding Islam[19]; Form and Substance in Religions[20]; and The Transfiguration of Man[21].
Personal Life
Among Frithjof Schuon's spouses was Catherine Schuon[10]. His religion is recorded as Islam[22].
Death and Burial
Frithjof Schuon died on May 5, 1998[5]. He passed away in Bloomington[4].
Why It Matters
Frithjof Schuon ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (503 views/month, #7,104 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by Ivan Illich[49], a Catholic priest[50], 1926–2002[51], of Austria[52], awarded the Kultur- und Friedenspreis der Villa Ichon[53], specialised in political ecology[54]; Olavo de Carvalho[55], an essayist[56], 1947–2022[57], of Brazil[58], awarded the Santos-Dumont Merit Medal[59], specialised in epistemology[60]; John Tavener[61], a composer[62], 1944–2013[63], of United Kingdom[64], awarded the Ivor Novello Awards[65]; Hossein Nasr[66], a philosopher[67], b. 1933[68], of Iran[69], awarded the Gittler Prize[70]; E. F. Schumacher[71], an economist[72], 1911–1977[73], of United Kingdom[74], awarded the Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[75]; and Martin Lings[76], a librarian[77], 1909–2005[78], of United Kingdom[79].
FAQs
Where was Frithjof Schuon born?
Frithjof Schuon was born in Basel[2].
Where did Frithjof Schuon die?
Frithjof Schuon died in Bloomington[4].
Who was Frithjof Schuon married to?
Frithjof Schuon's spouses include Catherine Schuon[10].
What did Frithjof Schuon do for work?
Frithjof Schuon worked as philosopher[6], poet[7], and painter[8].
Who did Frithjof Schuon influence?
Frithjof Schuon has been cited as an influence by Ivan Illich[49], Olavo de Carvalho[55], John Tavener[61], and Hossein Nasr[66].