Helmuth Plessner

German philosopher and sociologist (1892–1985)
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Helmuth Plessner

Summary

Helmuth Plessner is a human[1]. Born in Wiesbaden[2], he… he was born on September 4, 1892[3]. He died in Göttingen[4]. He died on June 12, 1985[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], philosopher[7], sociologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wiesbaden[2], Helmuth Plessner…
  • Helmuth Plessner passed away in Göttingen[4].
  • Helmuth Plessner was born on September 4, 1892[3].
  • Helmuth Plessner died on June 12, 1985[5].
  • Helmuth Plessner held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Helmuth Plessner's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Helmuth Plessner worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Helmuth Plessner's professions included sociologist[8].
  • Helmuth Plessner's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Helmuth Plessner's field of work was philosophy[12].
  • Among Helmuth Plessner's employers was University of Cologne[13].
  • Helmuth Plessner was employed by University of Groningen[14].
  • Among Helmuth Plessner's employers was University of Göttingen[15].
  • Helmuth Plessner was employed by University of Groningen[16].
  • Helmuth Plessner was employed by University of Groningen[17].
  • Among Helmuth Plessner's employers was University of Groningen[18].
  • Helmuth Plessner's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[19].
  • Helmuth Plessner's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[20].
  • Helmuth Plessner was educated at Heidelberg University[21].
  • Helmuth Plessner's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[22].
  • Helmuth Plessner's doctoral advisor was Paul Hensel[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Helmuth Plessner is Wie muß der deutsche Nation-Begriff heute aussehen?[24].
  • Helmuth Plessner was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Helmuth Plessner was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[26].
  • Helmuth Plessner is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Helmuth Plessner was born in Wiesbaden[2]. He was born on September 4, 1892[3].

Education

Educated at University of Freiburg[19], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31]; University of Göttingen[20], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]; Heidelberg University[21], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1386[38], headquartered in Heidelberg[39]; and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[22], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1742[42], headquartered in Erlangen[43]. Helmuth Plessner's doctoral advisor was Paul Hensel[23]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], philosopher[7], sociologist[8], and university teacher[9]. Helmuth Plessner's field of work was philosophy[12]. Employers include University of Cologne[13], a public university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1388[47], headquartered in Q127699285[48]; University of Groningen[14], a public research university[49], in Netherlands[50], founded in 1614[51], headquartered in Groningen[52]; University of Göttingen[15], a campus university[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1734[55], headquartered in Göttingen[56]; and Bauhaus[57], an architectural style[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1919[60].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Helmuth Plessner is Wie muß der deutsche Nation-Begriff heute aussehen?[24]. Things named for him include Helmuth Plessner Award[61], an award[62], in Germany[63].

Death and Burial

Helmuth Plessner died on June 12, 1985[5]. He died in Göttingen[4].

Why It Matters

Helmuth Plessner has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Entities named for him include Helmuth Plessner Award[61], an award[62], in Germany[63].

FAQs

Where was Helmuth Plessner born?

Helmuth Plessner's place of birth was Wiesbaden[2].

Where did Helmuth Plessner die?

Helmuth Plessner died in Göttingen[4].

What did Helmuth Plessner do for work?

Helmuth Plessner worked as anthropologist[6], philosopher[7], sociologist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Helmuth Plessner go to school?

Helmuth Plessner was educated at University of Freiburg[19], University of Göttingen[20], Heidelberg University[21], and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[22].

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