Karl Rahner
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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], university teacher[9], and Catholic priest[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,664 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[11]
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[12].
- Karl Rahner held citizenship in Germany[13].
- 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 worked as a Catholic priest[10].
- Karl Rahner's professions included Catholic theologian[14].
- Among Karl Rahner's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15].
- Among Karl Rahner's employers was University of Münster[16].
- Among Karl Rahner's employers was University of Innsbruck[17].
- Karl Rahner's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[18].
- A notable student of Karl Rahner was David J. Roy[19].
- Karl Rahner received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[20].
- Karl Rahner received the Reuchlin Award[21].
- Karl Rahner received the Romano Guardini award[22].
- Karl Rahner received the Sigmund Freud Prize[23].
- Karl Rahner received the Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[24].
- Karl Rahner received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[25].
- Karl Rahner was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
- Karl Rahner's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[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[18]. He studied under Martin Heidegger[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Latin Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], Catholic priest[10], and Catholic theologian[14]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15], a public research university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1472[31], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[32]; University of Münster[16], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1780[35], headquartered in Münster[36]; and University of Innsbruck[17], 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[19]. 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[20], an award[51], in France[52]; Reuchlin Award[21], a science award[53], in Germany[54]; Romano Guardini award[22], a religion-related award[55], founded in 1970[56]; Sigmund Freud Prize[23], a literary award[57], in Germany[58], founded in 1964[59]; Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[24], a peace award[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1972[62]; and Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[25], an order of merit[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1974[65].
Personal Life
Karl Rahner's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].
Death and Burial
Karl Rahner died on March 30, 1984[5]. He died in Innsbruck[4]. He is buried at Jesuitenkirche Innsbruck[12].
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 (7,664 views/month, #7,052 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
He has been cited as an influence by Gaël Giraud[72], an economist[73], b. 1970[74], of France[75], specialised in mathematical economics[76]; Johann Baptist Metz[77], a theologian[78], 1928–2019[79], of Germany[80], awarded the Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[81], specialised in theology[82]; and Olegario González de Cardedal[83], a university teacher[84], b. 1934[85], of Spain[86], awarded the Espasa Essay Prize[87], specialised in religious studies[88].
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[89], a Catholic priest[90], 1929–2014[91], of Germany[92], specialised in theology[93].
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], university teacher[9], and Catholic priest[10].
Where did Karl Rahner go to school?
Karl Rahner was educated at University of Freiburg[18].
What awards did Karl Rahner receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[20], Reuchlin Award[21], Romano Guardini award[22], and Sigmund Freud Prize[23].
Who did Karl Rahner influence?
Karl Rahner has been cited as an influence by Gaël Giraud[72], Johann Baptist Metz[77], and Olegario González de Cardedal[83].