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], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,464 views/month, #7,043 of 1,000,298).[9]

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[10].
  • Kurt Hahn's father was Oskar Hahn[11].
  • Kurt Hahn's mother was Charlotte Hahn[12].
  • Kurt Hahn held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Kurt Hahn held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Kurt Hahn's professions included pedagogue[6].
  • Kurt Hahn's professions included head teacher[7].
  • Kurt Hahn worked as a teacher[8].
  • Kurt Hahn's field of work was Experiential Education[15].
  • Kurt Hahn's field of work was philosophy of education[16].
  • Kurt Hahn's education included a stint at Christ Church[17].
  • Kurt Hahn's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[18].
  • Kurt Hahn's education included a stint at University of Oxford[19].
  • Kurt Hahn was educated at University of Freiburg[20].
  • Kurt Hahn's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[21].
  • Kurt Hahn's education included a stint at Royal Wilhelms-Gymnasium[22].
  • Kurt Hahn received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].
  • Kurt Hahn received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].
  • Kurt Hahn is recorded as male[25].
  • Kurt Hahn's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Kurt Hahn's Commons category is recorded as Kurt Hahn[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[11]. His mother was Charlotte Hahn[12].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[17], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Heidelberg University[18], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; University of Oxford[19], a collegiate university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1096[38], headquartered in Oxford[39]; University of Freiburg[20], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1457[42], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[43]; University of Göttingen[21], a campus university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1734[46], headquartered in Göttingen[47]; and Royal Wilhelms-Gymnasium[22], a gymnasium[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1858[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pedagogue[6], head teacher[7], and teacher[8]. Fields of work include Experiential Education[15] and philosophy of education[16], a branch of philosophy[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], a grade of an order[52], in Germany[53] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], 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[10].

Why It Matters

Kurt Hahn ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,464 views/month, #7,043 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 10 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[11]. Kurt Hahn's mother was Charlotte Hahn[12].

What did Kurt Hahn do for work?

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

Where did Kurt Hahn go to school?

Kurt Hahn was educated at Christ Church[17], Heidelberg University[18], University of Oxford[19], and University of Freiburg[20].

What awards did Kurt Hahn receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].

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  9. [17] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. 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. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial Schule Schloss Salem
    Field of work Experiential Education, philosophy of education
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