Karl Barth
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Karl Barth
Summary
Karl Barth is a human[1]. He was born in Basel[2]. He was born on May 10, 1886[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on December 10, 1968[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], pastor[8], writer[9], and cleric[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,084 views/month, #6,697 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Karl Barth's place of birth was Basel[2].
- Karl Barth passed away in Basel[4].
- Karl Barth was born on May 10, 1886[3].
- Karl Barth died on December 10, 1968[5].
- Karl Barth is buried at Friedhof am Hörnli[12].
- Karl Barth's father was Fritz Barth[13].
- Karl Barth was married to Nelly Barth[14].
- Karl Barth held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
- Karl Barth worked as a theologian[6].
- Karl Barth's professions included university teacher[7].
- Karl Barth's professions included pastor[8].
- Karl Barth worked as a writer[9].
- Karl Barth worked as a cleric[10].
- Among Karl Barth's employers was University of Bonn[16].
- Among Karl Barth's employers was University of Münster[17].
- Among Karl Barth's employers was University of Göttingen[18].
- Among Karl Barth's employers was University of Basel[19].
- Among Karl Barth's employers was Duke University[20].
- Karl Barth's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[21].
- A notable student of Karl Barth was Ernst Kähler[22].
- A notable student of Karl Barth was Jacques de Senarclens[23].
- A notable work attributed to Karl Barth is The Epistle to the Romans[24].
- Karl Barth received the Sigmund Freud Prize[25].
- Karl Barth received the Sonning Prize[26].
- Karl Barth received the honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[27].
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Origins and Family
Karl Barth was born in Basel[2]. He was born on May 10, 1886[3]. His father was Fritz Barth[13].
Education
Karl Barth was educated at University of Göttingen[21]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], pastor[8], writer[9], and cleric[10]. Employers include University of Bonn[16], a public research university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1818[31], headquartered in Bonn[32]; University of Münster[17], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1780[35], headquartered in Münster[36]; University of Göttingen[18], a campus university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1734[39], headquartered in Göttingen[40]; University of Basel[19], a public research university[41], in Switzerland[42], founded in 1460[43], headquartered in Basel[44]; and Duke University[20], a university[45], in United States[46], founded in 1838[47], headquartered in Durham[48]. Notable students include Ernst Kähler[22] and Jacques de Senarclens[23].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Karl Barth is The Epistle to the Romans[24]. Things named for him include 16459 Barth[49].
Recognition
Awards received include Sigmund Freud Prize[25], a literary award[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1964[52]; Sonning Prize[26], a cultural prize[53], in Denmark[54], founded in 1950[55]; honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[27], an award[56], in United Kingdom[57]; honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[58], an award[59], in France[60]; honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[61], an award[62], in United Kingdom[63]; and Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[64].
Personal Life
Among Karl Barth's spouses was Nelly Barth[14]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism[65], a Christian denominational family[66], founded in 1517[67]; Continental Reformed Protestantism[68], a religious denomination[69]; and reformed[70], in Switzerland[71]. Political affiliations include Social Democratic Party of Germany[72], a political party[73], in Germany[74], founded in 1863[75] and Social Democratic Party of Switzerland[76], a political party[77], in Switzerland[78], founded in 1888[79], headquartered in Bern[80].
Death and Burial
Karl Barth died on December 10, 1968[5]. He died in Basel[4]. He is buried at Friedhof am Hörnli[12].
Why It Matters
Karl Barth ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,084 views/month, #6,697 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]
He has been cited as an influence by John Updike[83], a poet[84], 1932–2009[85], of United States[86], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[87]; Reinhold Niebuhr[88], a theologian[89], 1892–1971[90], of United States[91], awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom[92], specialised in theology[93]; James H. Cone[94], a Christian theologian[95], 1938–2018[96], of United States[97], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[98], specialised in systematic theology[99]; and Eberhard Jüngel[100], a theologian[101], 1934–2021[102], of Germany[103], awarded the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[104], specialised in Protestant theology[105].
Works attributed to him include Church Dogmatics[106], a literary work[107] and The Epistle to the Romans[108], a literary work[109]. Entities named for him include 16459 Barth[49].
FAQs
Where was Karl Barth born?
Born in Basel[2], Karl Barth…
Where did Karl Barth die?
Karl Barth passed away in Basel[4].
Who were Karl Barth's parents?
Karl Barth's father was Fritz Barth[13].
Who was Karl Barth married to?
Karl Barth's spouses include Nelly Barth[14].
What did Karl Barth do for work?
Karl Barth worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], pastor[8], writer[9], and cleric[10].
Where did Karl Barth go to school?
Karl Barth was educated at University of Göttingen[21].
What awards did Karl Barth receive?
Honors received include Sigmund Freud Prize[25], Sonning Prize[26], honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[27], and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[58].
Who did Karl Barth influence?
Karl Barth has been cited as an influence by John Updike[83], Reinhold Niebuhr[88], James H. Cone[94], and Eberhard Jüngel[100].