Karl Haushofer

German philosopher (1869-1946)
Person human Q76746
Karl Haushofer
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Karl Haushofer

Summary

Karl Haushofer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Munich[2]. He was born on August 27, 1869[3]. He died in Pähl[4]. He died on March 10, 1946[5]. He worked as a geopolitical analyst[6], political scientist[7], pedagogue[8], military officer[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,398 views/month, #7,033 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karl Haushofer was born in Munich[2].
  • Karl Haushofer died in Pähl[4].
  • Karl Haushofer was born on August 27, 1869[3].
  • Karl Haushofer died on March 10, 1946[5].
  • Karl Haushofer's father was Max Haushofer[12].
  • A child of Karl Haushofer was Heinz Haushofer[13].
  • A child of Karl Haushofer was Albrecht Haushofer[14].
  • Karl Haushofer held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Karl Haushofer's professions included geopolitical analyst[6].
  • Karl Haushofer worked as a political scientist[7].
  • Karl Haushofer's professions included pedagogue[8].
  • Karl Haushofer's professions included military officer[9].
  • Karl Haushofer's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Karl Haushofer's professions included non-fiction writer[16].
  • Karl Haushofer held the position of professor[17].
  • Karl Haushofer was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18].
  • Karl Haushofer was educated at War Academy[19].
  • Karl Haushofer was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[20].
  • Karl Haushofer received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[21].
  • Karl Haushofer was a member of Thule Society[22].
  • Karl Haushofer is recorded as male[23].
  • Karl Haushofer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Karl Haushofer's Commons category is recorded as Karl Haushofer[25].
  • Karl Haushofer's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[26].
  • Karl Haushofer's archives at is recorded as University Library of LMU Munich[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Haushofer was born in Munich[2]. He was born on August 27, 1869[3]. His father was Max Haushofer[12].

Education

Educated at War Academy[19], a Kriegsakademie[28], in Kingdom of Bavaria[29], founded in 1867[30] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[20], a public research university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1472[33], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[34]. Karl Haushofer earned the academic degree of doctorate[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geopolitical analyst[6], political scientist[7], pedagogue[8], military officer[9], university teacher[10], and non-fiction writer[16]. Karl Haushofer was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18]. He held the position of professor[17].

Recognition

Karl Haushofer received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[21].

Personal Life

Children include Heinz Haushofer[13], an agrarian historian[36], 1906–1988[37], of Germany[38], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[39], specialised in agronomy[40] and Albrecht Haushofer[14], a geopolitical analyst[41], 1903–1945[42], of Germany[43].

Death and Burial

Karl Haushofer died on March 10, 1946[5]. He died in Pähl[4]. The cause of death was poisoning[44].

Why It Matters

Karl Haushofer ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,398 views/month, #7,033 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

He has been cited as an influence by Colin Ross[47], a journalist[48], 1885–1945[49], of Austria[50], specialised in journalism[51].

FAQs

Where was Karl Haushofer born?

Karl Haushofer's place of birth was Munich[2].

Where did Karl Haushofer die?

Karl Haushofer passed away in Pähl[4].

Who were Karl Haushofer's parents?

Karl Haushofer's father was Max Haushofer[12].

What did Karl Haushofer do for work?

Karl Haushofer worked as geopolitical analyst[6], political scientist[7], pedagogue[8], military officer[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Karl Haushofer go to school?

Karl Haushofer was educated at War Academy[19] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[20].

What awards did Karl Haushofer receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[21].

Who did Karl Haushofer influence?

Karl Haushofer has been cited as an influence by Colin Ross[47].

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  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of the History of the Czech Lands. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biographical Dictionary of the History of the Czech Lands. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Karl Haushofer: his role in German geopolitics and in Nazi politics. wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [44] . wikidata.org.
  25. [35] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [51] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation geopolitical analyst, political scientist, pedagogue +5
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