Johann Jakob Bachofen

Swiss jurist and philologist (1815–1887)
Person human Q123861
Johann Jakob Bachofen
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Johann Jakob Bachofen

Summary

Johann Jakob Bachofen is a human[1]. He was born in Basel[2]. He was born on December 22, 1815[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on November 25, 1887[5]. He worked as a gender studies scholar[6], judge[7], philosopher[8], sociologist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Jakob Bachofen's place of birth was Basel[2].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen passed away in Basel[4].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen was born on December 22, 1815[3].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen died on November 25, 1887[5].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen is buried at Wolfgottesacker[12].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen's father was Q136540613[13].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen's mother was Q136540614[14].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen was married to Louise Elisabeth Bachofen-Burckhardt[15].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen held citizenship in Switzerland[16].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen's professions included gender studies scholar[6].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen's professions included judge[7].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen worked as a sociologist[9].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen worked as a legal scholar[17].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen's field of work was philology[18].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen held the position of judge[19].
  • Among Johann Jakob Bachofen's employers was University of Basel[20].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen was educated at University of Basel[21].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen was a member of German Archaeological Institute[22].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen's religion is recorded as reformed[23].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen is recorded as male[24].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen's Commons category is recorded as Johann Jakob Bachofen[26].
  • Johann Jakob Bachofen's archives at is recorded as Basel University Library (institution)[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Jakob Bachofen's place of birth was Basel[2]. He was born on December 22, 1815[3]. His father was Q136540613[13]. His mother was Q136540614[14].

Education

Johann Jakob Bachofen's education included a stint at University of Basel[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include gender studies scholar[6], judge[7], philosopher[8], sociologist[9], university teacher[10], and legal scholar[17]. Johann Jakob Bachofen's field of work was philology[18]. He was employed by University of Basel[20]. He held the position of judge[19].

Personal Life

Among Johann Jakob Bachofen's spouses was Louise Elisabeth Bachofen-Burckhardt[15]. His religion is recorded as reformed[23].

Death and Burial

Johann Jakob Bachofen died on November 25, 1887[5]. He passed away in Basel[4]. Burial took place at Wolfgottesacker[12].

Why It Matters

Johann Jakob Bachofen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He has been cited as an influence by Oswald Spengler[30], a historian[31], 1880–1936[32], of Germany[33] and Erich Fromm[34], a university teacher[35], 1900–1980[36], of German Empire[37], awarded the Humanist of the Year[38], specialised in philosophy[39].

FAQs

Where was Johann Jakob Bachofen born?

Johann Jakob Bachofen's place of birth was Basel[2].

Where did Johann Jakob Bachofen die?

Johann Jakob Bachofen died in Basel[4].

Who were Johann Jakob Bachofen's parents?

Johann Jakob Bachofen's father was Q136540613[13]. Johann Jakob Bachofen's mother was Q136540614[14].

Who was Johann Jakob Bachofen married to?

Johann Jakob Bachofen's spouses include Louise Elisabeth Bachofen-Burckhardt[15].

What did Johann Jakob Bachofen do for work?

Johann Jakob Bachofen worked as gender studies scholar[6], judge[7], philosopher[8], sociologist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Johann Jakob Bachofen go to school?

Johann Jakob Bachofen was educated at University of Basel[21].

Who did Johann Jakob Bachofen influence?

Johann Jakob Bachofen has been cited as an influence by Oswald Spengler[30] and Erich Fromm[34].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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