Leo Löwenthal

German sociologist (1900–1993)
Person human Q77146
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Leo Löwenthal

Summary

Leo Löwenthal is a human[1]. He was born in Frankfurt[2]. He was born on November 3, 1900[3]. He passed away in Berkeley[4]. He died on January 21, 1993[5]. He worked as a sociologist[6] and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Leo Löwenthal's place of birth was Frankfurt[2].
  • Leo Löwenthal died in Berkeley[4].
  • Leo Löwenthal was born on November 3, 1900[3].
  • Leo Löwenthal died on January 21, 1993[5].
  • Leo Löwenthal held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Leo Löwenthal's professions included sociologist[6].
  • Leo Löwenthal's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Among Leo Löwenthal's employers was University of California, Berkeley[10].
  • Leo Löwenthal was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[11].
  • Leo Löwenthal was educated at Goethe-Gymnasium[12].
  • Leo Löwenthal received the Theodor W. Adorno Award[13].
  • Leo Löwenthal received the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[14].
  • Leo Löwenthal received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Leo Löwenthal received the honorary doctor of the University of Hamburg[16].
  • Leo Löwenthal received the honorary doctor of the University of Siegen[17].
  • Leo Löwenthal received the Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[18].
  • Leo Löwenthal is recorded as male[19].
  • Leo Löwenthal's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Leo Löwenthal is associated with the Frankfurt School movement[21].
  • Leo Löwenthal's Commons category is recorded as Leo Löwenthal[22].
  • Leo Löwenthal's archives at is recorded as University Library Johann Christian Senckenberg[23].
  • Leo Löwenthal's family name is recorded as Löwenthal[24].
  • Leo Löwenthal's given name is recorded as Leo[25].
  • Leo Löwenthal's described by source is recorded as Frankfurter Personenlexikon[26].
  • Leo Löwenthal's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Leo Löwenthal's place of birth was Frankfurt[2]. He was born on November 3, 1900[3].

Education

Educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[11], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1914[30], headquartered in Jügelhaus[31] and Goethe-Gymnasium[12], a gymnasium[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1897[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[6] and philosopher[7]. Among Leo Löwenthal's employers was University of California, Berkeley[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Theodor W. Adorno Award[13], a cultural prize[35], founded in 1977[36]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[14], a cultural prize[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1932[39]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[40], in Germany[41]; honorary doctor of the University of Hamburg[16], an award[42], in Germany[43]; honorary doctor of the University of Siegen[17], an award[44], in Germany[45]; and Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[18], an award[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1949[48].

Death and Burial

Leo Löwenthal died on January 21, 1993[5]. He passed away in Berkeley[4].

Why It Matters

Leo Löwenthal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Leo Löwenthal born?

Born in Frankfurt[2], Leo Löwenthal…

Where did Leo Löwenthal die?

Leo Löwenthal passed away in Berkeley[4].

What did Leo Löwenthal do for work?

Leo Löwenthal worked as sociologist[6] and philosopher[7].

Where did Leo Löwenthal go to school?

Leo Löwenthal was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[11] and Goethe-Gymnasium[12].

What awards did Leo Löwenthal receive?

Honors received include Theodor W. Adorno Award[13], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[14], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], and honorary doctor of the University of Hamburg[16].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Frankfurter Personenlexikon
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