Harald Høffding

Danish philosopher and theologian (1843–1931)
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Harald Høffding
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Harald Høffding

Summary

Harald Høffding is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on +1843-03-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on +1931-07-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], autobiographer[7], university teacher[8], theologian[9], and psychologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Harald Høffding's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Harald Høffding died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Harald Høffding was born on +1843-03-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Harald Høffding was born on +1843-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Harald Høffding died on +1931-07-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Harald Høffding died on +1931-01-01T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Harald Høffding's father was Niels Frederik Høffding[14].
  • Harald Høffding held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Harald Høffding worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Harald Høffding worked as an autobiographer[7].
  • Harald Høffding's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Harald Høffding's professions included theologian[9].
  • Harald Høffding's professions included psychologist[10].
  • Harald Høffding held the position of rector[16].
  • Harald Høffding was employed by University of Copenhagen[17].
  • Harald Høffding was educated at University of Copenhagen[18].
  • Harald Høffding received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Harald Høffding received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Harald Høffding was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Harald Høffding was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[22].
  • Harald Høffding was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[23].
  • Harald Høffding was a member of Instituto de Estudios Catalanes[24].
  • Harald Høffding's image is recorded as Harald Høffding c 1915.jpg[25].
  • Harald Høffding's image is recorded as Harald Høffding.jpg[26].
  • Harald Høffding is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Harald Høffding… Recorded date of birth include +1843-03-11T00:00:00Z[3] and +1843-01-01T00:00:00Z[12]. His father was Niels Frederik Høffding[14].

Education

Harald Høffding was educated at University of Copenhagen[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], autobiographer[7], university teacher[8], theologian[9], and psychologist[10]. Among Harald Høffding's employers was University of Copenhagen[17]. He held the position of rector[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1808[30] and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[31], in Denmark[32].

Personal Life

Harald Høffding was affiliated with the Danish Social Liberal Party[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1931-07-02T00:00:00Z[5] and +1931-01-01T00:00:00Z[13]. Harald Høffding passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Why It Matters

Harald Høffding ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Harald Høffding born?

Harald Høffding's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Harald Høffding die?

Harald Høffding died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Harald Høffding's parents?

Harald Høffding's father was Niels Frederik Høffding[14].

What did Harald Høffding do for work?

Harald Høffding worked as philosopher[6], autobiographer[7], university teacher[8], theologian[9], and psychologist[10].

Where did Harald Høffding go to school?

Harald Høffding was educated at University of Copenhagen[18].

What awards did Harald Høffding receive?

Honors received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19] and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].

References

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  1. [25] . wikidata.org.
  2. [26] . wikidata.org.
  3. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [15] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [33] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . apmembres2.iec.cat. apmembres2.iec.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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