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], university teacher[8], political economist[9], and social scientist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11]

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[12].
  • Gustav von Schmoller's father was Friedrich von Schmoller[13].
  • Among Gustav von Schmoller's spouses was Lucie Schmoller[14].
  • A child of Gustav von Schmoller was Ludwig von Schmoller[15].
  • A child of Gustav von Schmoller was Q139661349[16].
  • Gustav von Schmoller held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Gustav von Schmoller held citizenship in German Reich[18].
  • Gustav von Schmoller's professions included economist[6].
  • Gustav von Schmoller's professions included politician[7].
  • Gustav von Schmoller's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Gustav von Schmoller worked as a political economist[9].
  • Gustav von Schmoller's professions included social scientist[10].
  • Gustav von Schmoller's field of work was economics[19].
  • Gustav von Schmoller held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[20].
  • Gustav von Schmoller held the position of Historiographer of the Prussian state[21].
  • Among Gustav von Schmoller's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[22].
  • Gustav von Schmoller was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[23].
  • Among Gustav von Schmoller's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24].
  • Gustav von Schmoller's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[25].
  • Gustav von Schmoller's doctoral advisor was Carl Wolfgang Christoph Schüz[26].
  • A notable student of Gustav von Schmoller was Josef Kaizl[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[13].

Education

Gustav von Schmoller was educated at University of Tübingen[25]. His doctoral advisor was Carl Wolfgang Christoph Schüz[26]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate in Political Science and Economics[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], political economist[9], and social scientist[10]. Gustav von Schmoller's field of work was economics[19]. Employers include Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[22], a public university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1502[31], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[32]; Frederick William University Berlin[23], a university[33], in Prussia[34], founded in 1828[35]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24], 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[20], a position[40], in Prussia[41] and Historiographer of the Prussian state[21], a position[42], in Prussia[43]. Notable students include Josef Kaizl[27], Werner Sombart[44], and Wilhelm Stieda[45]. Doctoral students include Henry Walcott Farnam[46], an economist[47], 1853–1933[48], of United States[49], awarded the Fellow of the American Statistical Association[50], specialised in political economics[51]; Karl Rathgen[52], an economist[53], 1856–1921[54], of Germany[55]; Max Sering[56], an economist[57], 1857–1939[58], of German Reich[59], awarded the Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[60], specialised in economics[61]; Werner Sombart[62], an economist[63], 1863–1941[64], of German Reich[65], specialised in economics[66]; Alfred Doren[67]; and W. E. B. Du Bois[68].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[69], a civil decoration[70], in Prussia[71], founded in 1842[72]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[73], an order[74], in Germany[75], founded in 1980[76]; ennoblement[77]; and Ehrengrab[78], a type of award[79], in Germany[80].

Personal Life

Gustav von Schmoller was married to Lucie Schmoller[14]. Children include Ludwig von Schmoller[15], a military officer[81], 1872–1951[82] and Q139661349[16].

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[12].

Why It Matters

Gustav von Schmoller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[83] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]

He has been cited as an influence by François Simiand[85], an economist[86], 1873–1935[87], of France[88], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[89], specialised in economics and politics[90].

His notable doctoral advisees include W. E. B. Du Bois[91], a historian[92], 1868–1963[93], of United States[94], awarded the Lenin Peace Prize[95], specialised in civil and political rights[96]; Werner Sombart[97], an economist[98], 1863–1941[99], of German Reich[100], specialised in economics[101]; Alfred Weber[102], an economist[103], 1868–1958[104], of Germany[105], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[106], specialised in economics[107]; Otto Neurath[108], an economist[109], 1882–1945[110], of Austria[111], specialised in economics[112]; Edwin Francis Gay[113], an economist[114], 1867–1946[115], of United States[116], awarded the Fellow of the American Statistical Association[117]; and Leopold von Wiese[118], a sociologist[119], 1876–1969[120], of Germany[121], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[122].

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[13].

Who was Gustav von Schmoller married to?

Gustav von Schmoller's spouses include Lucie Schmoller[14].

What did Gustav von Schmoller do for work?

Gustav von Schmoller worked as economist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], political economist[9], and social scientist[10].

Where did Gustav von Schmoller go to school?

Gustav von Schmoller was educated at University of Tübingen[25].

What awards did Gustav von Schmoller receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[69], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[73], ennoblement[77], and Ehrengrab[78].

Who did Gustav von Schmoller influence?

Gustav von Schmoller has been cited as an influence by François Simiand[85].

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  1. 18d ago · Anti-Strange-Ipek-Action · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation economist, politician, university teacher +2
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    Child Ludwig von Schmoller, Q139661349
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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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