Hans Morgenthau

American political scientist (1904–1980)
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Hans Morgenthau
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Hans Morgenthau

Summary

Hans Morgenthau is a human[1]. His place of birth was Coburg[2]. He was born on February 17, 1904[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on July 19, 1980[5]. He worked as a judge[6], political scientist[7], writer[8], philosopher[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,012 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Coburg[2], Hans Morgenthau…
  • Hans Morgenthau died in New York City[4].
  • Hans Morgenthau was born on February 17, 1904[3].
  • Hans Morgenthau died on July 19, 1980[5].
  • Hans Morgenthau held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Hans Morgenthau held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Hans Morgenthau's professions included judge[6].
  • Hans Morgenthau's professions included political scientist[7].
  • Hans Morgenthau's professions included writer[8].
  • Hans Morgenthau's professions included philosopher[9].
  • Hans Morgenthau's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Hans Morgenthau's field of work was international relations[14].
  • Among Hans Morgenthau's employers was University of Chicago[15].
  • Among Hans Morgenthau's employers was City University of New York[16].
  • Among Hans Morgenthau's employers was University of Geneva[17].
  • Hans Morgenthau was educated at Graduate Institute of International Studies[18].
  • Hans Morgenthau's education included a stint at Gymnasium Casimirianum Coburg[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Morgenthau is Politics Among Nations[20].
  • Hans Morgenthau received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].
  • Hans Morgenthau was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Hans Morgenthau was a member of American Philosophical Society[23].
  • Hans Morgenthau is recorded as male[24].
  • Hans Morgenthau's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Hans Morgenthau's family name is recorded as Morgenthau[26].
  • Hans Morgenthau's given name is recorded as Hans[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Coburg[2], Hans Morgenthau… he was born on February 17, 1904[3].

Education

Educated at Graduate Institute of International Studies[18], an academic institution[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1927[30] and Gymnasium Casimirianum Coburg[19], a Gymnasium[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1605[33], headquartered in Coburg[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], political scientist[7], writer[8], philosopher[9], and university teacher[10]. Hans Morgenthau's field of work was international relations[14]. Employers include University of Chicago[15], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1890[37], headquartered in Chicago[38]; City University of New York[16], a public university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1961[41], headquartered in New York City[42]; and University of Geneva[17], a public research university[43], in Switzerland[44], founded in 1559[45], headquartered in Geneva[46].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hans Morgenthau is Politics Among Nations[20].

Recognition

Hans Morgenthau received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].

Death and Burial

Hans Morgenthau died on July 19, 1980[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Morgenthau ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,012 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Works attributed to him include Politics Among Nations[49], a written work[50].

FAQs

Where was Hans Morgenthau born?

Hans Morgenthau was born in Coburg[2].

Where did Hans Morgenthau die?

Hans Morgenthau passed away in New York City[4].

What did Hans Morgenthau do for work?

Hans Morgenthau worked as judge[6], political scientist[7], writer[8], philosopher[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Hans Morgenthau go to school?

Hans Morgenthau was educated at Graduate Institute of International Studies[18] and Gymnasium Casimirianum Coburg[19].

What awards did Hans Morgenthau receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].

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  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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