Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker

German Protestant theologian, church historian and university lecturer (1822-1899)
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Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker

Summary

Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker is a human[1]. He was born in Öhringen[2]. He was born on December 11, 1822[3]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He died on August 13, 1899[5]. He worked as a Protestant theologian[6], church historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker's place of birth was Öhringen[2].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker passed away in Tübingen[4].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker was born on December 11, 1822[3].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker died on August 13, 1899[5].
  • Burial took place at Stadtfriedhof Tübingen[10].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker's father was Christian Ludwig Friedrich Weizsäcker[11].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker's mother was Sophie Rössle[12].
  • A child of Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker was Karl von Weizsäcker[13].
  • A child of Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker was Julie Weizsäcker[14].
  • A child of Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker was Sophie von Bilfinger[15].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker held citizenship in Kingdom of Württemberg[16].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker worked as a Protestant theologian[6].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker worked as a church historian[7].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker's field of work was liberal Christianity[17].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker's field of work was historical criticism[18].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker held the position of parochial vicar[19].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker held the position of repetitor[20].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker held the position of Privatdozent[21].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker held the position of Lutheran pastor[22].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker held the position of chaplain[23].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker held the position of unskilled worker[24].
  • Among Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker's employers was University of Tübingen[25].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[26].
  • Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker's education included a stint at Tübinger Stift[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Öhringen[2], Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker… he was born on December 11, 1822[3]. His father was Christian Ludwig Friedrich Weizsäcker[11]. His mother was Sophie Rössle[12].

Education

Educated at University of Tübingen[26], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; Tübinger Stift[27], a seminary[32], in Germany[33]; and Frederick William University Berlin[34]. Academic degrees include professor[35] and Dr. phil.[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Protestant theologian[6], church historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include liberal Christianity[17] and historical criticism[18]. Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker was employed by University of Tübingen[25]. Positions held include parochial vicar[19], a position[37]; repetitor[20], a profession[38]; Privatdozent[21], an academic rank[39]; Lutheran pastor[22], a profession[40]; chaplain[23], a religious figure[41]; and unskilled worker[24], a function[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Crown (Württemberg)[43], Doctor of Law (honorary)[44], honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[45], Doctor of Theology (honorary)[46], Komtur des Ordens der Württembergischen Krone[47], and ennoblement[48].

Personal Life

Children include Karl von Weizsäcker[13], a judge[49], 1853–1926[50], of Kingdom of Württemberg[51], awarded the Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[52]; Julie Weizsäcker[14], 1861–1944[53]; and Sophie von Bilfinger[15], 1850–1931[54]. Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[55]. He was affiliated with the German Party[56].

Death and Burial

Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker died on August 13, 1899[5]. He passed away in Tübingen[4]. Burial took place at Stadtfriedhof Tübingen[10].

Why It Matters

Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker born?

Born in Öhringen[2], Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker…

Where did Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker die?

Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker died in Tübingen[4].

Who were Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker's parents?

Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker's father was Christian Ludwig Friedrich Weizsäcker[11]. Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker's mother was Sophie Rössle[12].

What did Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker do for work?

Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker worked as Protestant theologian[6], church historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker go to school?

Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker was educated at University of Tübingen[26], Tübinger Stift[27], and Frederick William University Berlin[34].

What awards did Karl Heinrich Weizsäcker receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Crown (Württemberg)[43], Doctor of Law (honorary)[44], honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[45], and Doctor of Theology (honorary)[46].

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  33. [35] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [36] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sibling Julius Weizsäcker
    Political ideology national liberalism
    Occupation Protestant theologian, church historian, university teacher
    Place of death Tübingen
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