Karl Rahner

German Catholic theologian (1904–1984)
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Karl Rahner

Summary

Karl Rahner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. He was born on March 5, 1904[3]. He passed away in Innsbruck[4]. He died on March 30, 1984[5]. He worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (691 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Karl Rahner's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2].
  • Karl Rahner passed away in Innsbruck[4].
  • Karl Rahner was born on March 5, 1904[3].
  • Karl Rahner died on March 30, 1984[5].
  • Karl Rahner is buried at Jesuitenkirche Innsbruck[11].
  • Karl Rahner held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Karl Rahner's professions included Latin Catholic priest[6].
  • Karl Rahner's professions included theologian[7].
  • Karl Rahner worked as a writer[8].
  • Karl Rahner's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Karl Rahner was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13].
  • Among Karl Rahner's employers was University of Münster[14].
  • Among Karl Rahner's employers was University of Innsbruck[15].
  • Karl Rahner's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[16].
  • A notable student of Karl Rahner was David J. Roy[17].
  • Karl Rahner received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[18].
  • Karl Rahner received the Reuchlin Award[19].
  • Karl Rahner received the Romano Guardini award[20].
  • Karl Rahner received the Sigmund Freud Prize[21].
  • Karl Rahner received the Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[22].
  • Karl Rahner received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[23].
  • Karl Rahner was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Karl Rahner's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Karl Rahner was influenced by Erich Przywara[26].
  • Karl Rahner was influenced by Pierre Rousselot[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Rahner was born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. He was born on March 5, 1904[3].

Education

Karl Rahner was educated at University of Freiburg[16]. He studied under Martin Heidegger[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Latin Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13], a public research university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1472[31], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[32]; University of Münster[14], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1780[35], headquartered in Münster[36]; and University of Innsbruck[15], a public university[37], in Austria[38], founded in 1669[39], headquartered in Innsbruck[40]. A notable student of Karl Rahner was David J. Roy[17]. Doctoral students include William J. Hoye[41], a philosopher[42], 1940–2022[43], of United States[44], specialised in Catholic theology[45] and Alex Stock[46], a university teacher[47], 1937–2016[48], of Germany[49], specialised in theology[50].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[18], an award[51], in France[52]; Reuchlin Award[19], a science award[53], in Germany[54]; Romano Guardini award[20], a religion-related award[55], founded in 1970[56]; Sigmund Freud Prize[21], a literary award[57], in Germany[58], founded in 1964[59]; Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[22], a peace award[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1972[62]; and Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[23], an order of merit[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1974[65].

Personal Life

Karl Rahner's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].

Death and Burial

Karl Rahner died on March 30, 1984[5]. He died in Innsbruck[4]. He is buried at Jesuitenkirche Innsbruck[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Karl Rahner include Karl Rahner Price[66], a science award[67], in Germany[68], founded in 1984[69].

Why It Matters

Karl Rahner ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (691 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

He has been cited as an influence by Johann Baptist Metz[72], a theologian[73], 1928–2019[74], of Germany[75], awarded the Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[76], specialised in theology[77]; Gaël Giraud[78], an economist[79], b. 1970[80], of France[81], specialised in mathematical economics[82]; and Olegario González de Cardedal[83], a university teacher[84], b. 1934[85], of Spain[86], awarded the Espasa Essay Prize[87].

Entities named for him include Karl Rahner Price[66], a science award[67], in Germany[68], founded in 1984[69].

His notable doctoral advisees include Herbert Vorgrimler[88], a Catholic priest[89], 1929–2014[90], of Germany[91], specialised in theology[92].

FAQs

Where was Karl Rahner born?

Karl Rahner's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2].

Where did Karl Rahner die?

Karl Rahner passed away in Innsbruck[4].

What did Karl Rahner do for work?

Karl Rahner worked as Latin Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Karl Rahner go to school?

Karl Rahner was educated at University of Freiburg[16].

What awards did Karl Rahner receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[18], Reuchlin Award[19], Romano Guardini award[20], and Sigmund Freud Prize[21].

Who did Karl Rahner influence?

Karl Rahner has been cited as an influence by Johann Baptist Metz[72], Gaël Giraud[78], and Olegario González de Cardedal[83].

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