Karl Loewenstein

German philosopher and political scientist (1891–1973)
Person human Q84356
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Karl Loewenstein

Summary

Karl Loewenstein is a human[1]. Born in Munich[2], he… he was born on November 9, 1891[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on July 10, 1973[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], political scientist[7], university teacher[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Karl Loewenstein's place of birth was Munich[2].
  • Karl Loewenstein passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • Karl Loewenstein was born on November 9, 1891[3].
  • Karl Loewenstein died on July 10, 1973[5].
  • Karl Loewenstein held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Karl Loewenstein worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Karl Loewenstein's professions included political scientist[7].
  • Karl Loewenstein worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Karl Loewenstein's professions included jurist[9].
  • Karl Loewenstein was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12].
  • Karl Loewenstein was employed by Amherst College[13].
  • Karl Loewenstein was employed by Yale University[14].
  • Karl Loewenstein received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Karl Loewenstein is recorded as male[16].
  • Karl Loewenstein's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Karl Loewenstein was affiliated with the German Democratic Party[18].
  • Karl Loewenstein's archives at is recorded as Amherst College Library[19].
  • Karl Loewenstein's family name is recorded as Loewenstein[20].
  • Karl Loewenstein's given name is recorded as Karl[21].
  • Karl Loewenstein's work location is recorded as Munich[22].
  • Karl Loewenstein's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Karl Loewenstein's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Karl Löwenstein'}[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Munich[2], Karl Loewenstein… he was born on November 9, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], political scientist[7], university teacher[8], and jurist[9]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12], a public research university[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1472[27], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[28]; Amherst College[13], a liberal arts college[29], in United States[30], founded in 1821[31]; and Yale University[14], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1701[34], headquartered in New Haven[35].

Recognition

Karl Loewenstein received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].

Personal Life

Karl Loewenstein was affiliated with the German Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

Karl Loewenstein died on July 10, 1973[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Loewenstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Karl Loewenstein born?

Born in Munich[2], Karl Loewenstein…

Where did Karl Loewenstein die?

Karl Loewenstein passed away in Heidelberg[4].

What did Karl Loewenstein do for work?

Karl Loewenstein worked as philosopher[6], political scientist[7], university teacher[8], and jurist[9].

What awards did Karl Loewenstein receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Employer Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Amherst College, Yale University
    Member of political party German Democratic Party
    Family name Loewenstein
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