Kurt Hahn

German educator (1886-1974)
Person human Q61146
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Kurt Hahn

Summary

Kurt Hahn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on June 5, 1886[3]. He passed away in Heiligenberg[4]. He died on December 14, 1974[5]. He worked as a pedagogue[6], head teacher[7], teacher[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,546 views/month, #7,043 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Kurt Hahn was born in Berlin[2].
  • Kurt Hahn died in Heiligenberg[4].
  • Kurt Hahn was born on June 5, 1886[3].
  • Kurt Hahn died on December 14, 1974[5].
  • Burial took place at Schule Schloss Salem[11].
  • Kurt Hahn's father was Oskar Hahn[12].
  • Kurt Hahn's mother was Charlotte Hahn[13].
  • Kurt Hahn held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Kurt Hahn held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Kurt Hahn's professions included pedagogue[6].
  • Kurt Hahn's professions included head teacher[7].
  • Kurt Hahn worked as a teacher[8].
  • Kurt Hahn worked as a politician[9].
  • Kurt Hahn's field of work was Experiential Education[16].
  • Kurt Hahn's field of work was philosophy of education[17].
  • Kurt Hahn's education included a stint at Christ Church[18].
  • Kurt Hahn's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[19].
  • Kurt Hahn was educated at University of Oxford[20].
  • Kurt Hahn's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[21].
  • Kurt Hahn's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[22].
  • Kurt Hahn was educated at Royal Wilhelms-Gymnasium[23].
  • Kurt Hahn received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24].
  • Kurt Hahn received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].
  • Kurt Hahn is recorded as male[26].
  • Kurt Hahn's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Kurt Hahn's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on June 5, 1886[3]. His father was Oskar Hahn[12]. His mother was Charlotte Hahn[13].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Heidelberg University[19], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; University of Oxford[20], a collegiate university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1096[38], headquartered in Oxford[39]; University of Freiburg[21], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1457[42], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[43]; University of Göttingen[22], a campus university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1734[46], headquartered in Göttingen[47]; and Royal Wilhelms-Gymnasium[23], a gymnasium[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1858[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pedagogue[6], head teacher[7], teacher[8], and politician[9]. Fields of work include Experiential Education[16] and philosophy of education[17], a branch of philosophy[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], a grade of an order[52], in Germany[53] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[54], in United Kingdom[55].

Death and Burial

Kurt Hahn died on December 14, 1974[5]. He passed away in Heiligenberg[4]. Burial took place at Schule Schloss Salem[11].

Why It Matters

Kurt Hahn ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,546 views/month, #7,043 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Kurt Hahn born?

Born in Berlin[2], Kurt Hahn…

Where did Kurt Hahn die?

Kurt Hahn died in Heiligenberg[4].

Who were Kurt Hahn's parents?

Kurt Hahn's father was Oskar Hahn[12]. Kurt Hahn's mother was Charlotte Hahn[13].

What did Kurt Hahn do for work?

Kurt Hahn worked as pedagogue[6], head teacher[7], teacher[8], and politician[9].

Where did Kurt Hahn go to school?

Kurt Hahn was educated at Christ Church[18], Heidelberg University[19], University of Oxford[20], and University of Freiburg[21].

What awards did Kurt Hahn receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [55] ↑ . 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. [56] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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