Johann Friedrich Herbart

German philosopher, psychologist, and founder of pedagogy as an academic discipline (1776-1841)
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Johann Friedrich Herbart
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Johann Friedrich Herbart

Summary

Johann Friedrich Herbart is a human[1]. Born in Oldenburg[2], he… he was born on May 4, 1776[3]. He passed away in Göttingen[4]. He died on August 14, 1841[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], psychologist[7], pedagogue[8], university teacher[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (246 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Friedrich Herbart was born in Oldenburg[2].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart passed away in Göttingen[4].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart was born on May 4, 1776[3].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart died on August 14, 1841[5].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart is buried at Albanifriedhof[12].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[13].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart worked as a psychologist[7].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart worked as a pedagogue[8].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart worked as a teacher[10].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart was employed by University of Göttingen[14].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15].
  • A notable student of Johann Friedrich Herbart was Heinrich Wilhelm Stoll[16].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart was a member of Literarische Gesellschaft zu Jena[17].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart was influenced by Immanuel Kant[18].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart was influenced by Parmenides[19].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart is recorded as male[20].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart's Commons category is recorded as Johann Friedrich Herbart[22].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart's family name is recorded as Herbart[23].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart's given name is recorded as Johann[24].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart's given name is recorded as Friedrich[25].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Johann Friedrich Herbart[26].
  • Johann Friedrich Herbart's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Friedrich Herbart's place of birth was Oldenburg[2]. He was born on May 4, 1776[3].

Education

Johann Friedrich Herbart was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], psychologist[7], pedagogue[8], university teacher[9], and teacher[10]. Johann Friedrich Herbart was employed by University of Göttingen[14]. A notable student of him was Heinrich Wilhelm Stoll[16].

Death and Burial

Johann Friedrich Herbart died on August 14, 1841[5]. He passed away in Göttingen[4]. Burial took place at Albanifriedhof[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johann Friedrich Herbart include Herbartianism[28], a pedagogical movement[29].

Why It Matters

Johann Friedrich Herbart ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (246 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

He has been cited as an influence by Antonio Labriola[32], a philosopher[33], 1843–1904[34], of Kingdom of Italy[35], specialised in political philosophy[36].

Entities named for him include Herbartianism[28], a pedagogical movement[29].

FAQs

Where was Johann Friedrich Herbart born?

Johann Friedrich Herbart's place of birth was Oldenburg[2].

Where did Johann Friedrich Herbart die?

Johann Friedrich Herbart died in Göttingen[4].

What did Johann Friedrich Herbart do for work?

Johann Friedrich Herbart worked as philosopher[6], psychologist[7], pedagogue[8], university teacher[9], and teacher[10].

Where did Johann Friedrich Herbart go to school?

Johann Friedrich Herbart was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15].

Who did Johann Friedrich Herbart influence?

Johann Friedrich Herbart has been cited as an influence by Antonio Labriola[32].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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