Gustav von Schmoller

German economist (1838–1917)
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Gustav von Schmoller
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Gustav von Schmoller

Summary

Gustav von Schmoller is a human[1]. His place of birth was Heilbronn[2]. He was born on June 24, 1838[3]. He died in Bad Harzburg[4]. He died on June 27, 1917[5]. He worked as an economist[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gustav von Schmoller was born in Heilbronn[2].
  • Gustav von Schmoller passed away in Bad Harzburg[4].
  • Gustav von Schmoller was born on June 24, 1838[3].
  • Gustav von Schmoller died on June 27, 1917[5].
  • Gustav von Schmoller is buried at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Cemetery[10].
  • Gustav von Schmoller's father was Friedrich von Schmoller[11].
  • Among Gustav von Schmoller's spouses was Lucie Schmoller[12].
  • A child of Gustav von Schmoller was Ludwig von Schmoller[13].
  • Gustav von Schmoller held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Gustav von Schmoller worked as an economist[6].
  • Gustav von Schmoller worked as a politician[7].
  • Gustav von Schmoller's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Gustav von Schmoller's field of work was economics[15].
  • Gustav von Schmoller held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[16].
  • Gustav von Schmoller held the position of Historiographer of the Prussian state[17].
  • Among Gustav von Schmoller's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
  • Among Gustav von Schmoller's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[19].
  • Gustav von Schmoller was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].
  • Gustav von Schmoller was educated at University of Tübingen[21].
  • Gustav von Schmoller's doctoral advisor was Carl Wolfgang Christoph Schüz[22].
  • A notable student of Gustav von Schmoller was Josef Kaizl[23].
  • A notable student of Gustav von Schmoller was Werner Sombart[24].
  • A notable student of Gustav von Schmoller was Wilhelm Stieda[25].
  • Gustav von Schmoller received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].
  • Gustav von Schmoller received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustav von Schmoller's place of birth was Heilbronn[2]. He was born on June 24, 1838[3]. His father was Friedrich von Schmoller[11].

Education

Gustav von Schmoller was educated at University of Tübingen[21]. His doctoral advisor was Carl Wolfgang Christoph Schüz[22]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate in Political Science and Economics[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8]. Gustav von Schmoller's field of work was economics[15]. Employers include Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], a public university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1502[31], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[32]; Frederick William University Berlin[19], a university[33], in Prussia[34], founded in 1828[35]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39]. Positions held include member of the Prussian House of Lords[16], a position[40], in Prussia[41] and Historiographer of the Prussian state[17], a position[42], in Prussia[43]. Notable students include Josef Kaizl[23], Werner Sombart[24], and Wilhelm Stieda[25]. Doctoral students include Henry Walcott Farnam[44], an economist[45], 1853–1933[46], of United States[47], awarded the Fellow of the American Statistical Association[48], specialised in political economics[49]; Karl Rathgen[50], an economist[51], 1856–1921[52], of Germany[53]; Max Sering[54], an economist[55], 1857–1939[56], of German Reich[57], awarded the Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[58], specialised in economics[59]; Werner Sombart[60], an economist[61], 1863–1941[62], of German Reich[63], specialised in economics[64]; Alfred Doren[65]; and W. E. B. Du Bois[66].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], a civil decoration[67], in Prussia[68], founded in 1842[69]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27], an order[70], in Germany[71], founded in 1980[72]; ennoblement[73]; and Ehrengrab[74], a type of award[75], in Germany[76].

Personal Life

Gustav von Schmoller was married to Lucie Schmoller[12]. A child of him was Ludwig von Schmoller[13].

Death and Burial

Gustav von Schmoller died on June 27, 1917[5]. He passed away in Bad Harzburg[4]. Burial took place at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Gustav von Schmoller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

He has been cited as an influence by François Simiand[79], an economist[80], 1873–1935[81], of France[82], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[83], specialised in economics and politics[84].

His notable doctoral advisees include W. E. B. Du Bois[85], a historian[86], 1868–1963[87], of United States[88], awarded the Lenin Peace Prize[89], specialised in civil and political rights[90]; Werner Sombart[91], an economist[92], 1863–1941[93], of German Reich[94], specialised in economics[95]; Otto Neurath[96], an economist[97], 1882–1945[98], of Austria[99], specialised in economics[100]; Alfred Weber[101], an economist[102], 1868–1958[103], of Germany[104], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[105], specialised in economics[106]; Karl Rathgen[107], an economist[108], 1856–1921[109], of Germany[110]; and Arthur Spiethoff[111], an economist[112], 1873–1957[113], of Germany[114], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[115].

FAQs

Where was Gustav von Schmoller born?

Gustav von Schmoller's place of birth was Heilbronn[2].

Where did Gustav von Schmoller die?

Gustav von Schmoller died in Bad Harzburg[4].

Who were Gustav von Schmoller's parents?

Gustav von Schmoller's father was Friedrich von Schmoller[11].

Who was Gustav von Schmoller married to?

Gustav von Schmoller's spouses include Lucie Schmoller[12].

What did Gustav von Schmoller do for work?

Gustav von Schmoller worked as economist[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Gustav von Schmoller go to school?

Gustav von Schmoller was educated at University of Tübingen[21].

What awards did Gustav von Schmoller receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27], ennoblement[73], and Ehrengrab[74].

Who did Gustav von Schmoller influence?

Gustav von Schmoller has been cited as an influence by François Simiand[79].

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation economist, politician, university teacher
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    Child Ludwig von Schmoller
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    Archives at University Library of Tübingen
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    Doctoral student Henry Walcott Farnam, Karl Rathgen, Max Sering +12
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