Leopold von Ranke

Summary

Leopold von Ranke is a human^[1]. He was born in Wiehe^[2]. He was born on December 21, 1795^[3]. He died in Berlin^[4]. He died on May 23, 1886^[5]. He worked as a historian^[6], university teacher^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (763 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Wiehe^[2], Leopold von Ranke…
• Leopold von Ranke passed away in Berlin^[4].
• Leopold von Ranke was born on December 21, 1795^[3].
• Leopold von Ranke was born on December 20, 1795^[10].
• Leopold von Ranke died on May 23, 1886^[5].
• Burial took place at Sophienkirche^[11].
• Leopold von Ranke's father was Q136463568^[12].
• Leopold von Ranke's mother was Q136463572^[13].
• Leopold von Ranke was married to Clarissa Graves^[14].
• A child of Leopold von Ranke was Otto von Ranke^[15].
• A child of Leopold von Ranke was Maximiliane von Ranke^[16].
• A child of Leopold von Ranke was Fridhelm von Ranke^[17].
• A child of Leopold von Ranke was Albrecht von Ranke^[18].
• Leopold von Ranke held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia^[19].
• Leopold von Ranke worked as a historian^[6].
• Leopold von Ranke's professions included university teacher^[7].
• Leopold von Ranke worked as a writer^[8].
• Leopold von Ranke's field of work was history^[20].
• Leopold von Ranke held the position of Historiographer of the Prussian state^[21].
• Among Leopold von Ranke's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[22].
• Leopold von Ranke was educated at Leipzig University^[23].
• Leopold von Ranke was educated at Landesschule Pforta^[24].
• A notable student of Leopold von Ranke was Albert Hauck^[25].
• A notable student of Leopold von Ranke was Adolf Holm^[26].
• Leopold von Ranke received the honorary citizen of Berlin^[27].

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Origins and Family

Leopold von Ranke's place of birth was Wiehe^[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 21, 1795^[3] and December 20, 1795^[10]. His father was Q136463568^[12]. His mother was Q136463572^[13].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University^[23], a public university^[28], in Germany^[29], founded in 1409^[30], headquartered in Leipzig^[31] and Landesschule Pforta^[24], a gymnasium^[32], in Germany^[33], founded in 1543^[34]. Leopold von Ranke earned the academic degree of doctorate^[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian^[6], university teacher^[7], and writer^[8]. Leopold von Ranke's field of work was history^[20]. Among his employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[22]. He held the position of Historiographer of the Prussian state^[21]. Notable students include Albert Hauck^[25], a church historian^[36], 1845–1918^[37], of Kingdom of Bavaria^[38], awarded the Verdun Award^[39] and Adolf Holm^[26], a historian of classical antiquity^[40], 1830–1900^[41], of German Reich^[42], specialised in history of Sicily^[43]. Doctoral students include Albert Hauck^[44], a church historian^[45], 1845–1918^[46], of Kingdom of Bavaria^[47], awarded the Verdun Award^[48]; Philipp Jaffé^[49], a linguist^[50], 1819–1870^[51], of Germany^[52]; Timofey Granovsky^[53], a medievalist^[54], 1813–1855^[55], of Russian Empire^[56], specialised in medieval studies^[57]; and Heinrich von Sybel^[58], a historian^[59], 1817–1895^[60], of Kingdom of Prussia^[61], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[62].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary citizen of Berlin^[27], an award^[63], in Germany^[64], founded in 1851^[65]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[66], a civil decoration^[67], in Prussia^[68], founded in 1842^[69]; and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art^[70], an order^[71], in Germany^[72], founded in 1980^[73].

Personal Life

Among Leopold von Ranke's spouses was Clarissa Graves^[14]. Children include Otto von Ranke^[15], an author^[74], 1844–1928^[75]; Maximiliane von Ranke^[16]; Fridhelm von Ranke^[17], a military leader^[76], 1847–1917^[77], of Germany^[78]; and Albrecht von Ranke^[18], 1849–1850^[79]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[80].

Death and Burial

Leopold von Ranke died on May 23, 1886^[5]. He died in Berlin^[4]. Burial took place at Sophienkirche^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Leopold von Ranke include Lužická^[81].

Why It Matters

Leopold von Ranke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (763 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[82] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[83]

Entities named for him include Lužická^[81].

His notable doctoral advisees include Timofey Granovsky^[84], Heinrich von Sybel^[85], Albert Hauck^[86], and Philipp Jaffé^[87].

FAQs

Where was Leopold von Ranke born?

Leopold von Ranke was born in Wiehe^[2].

Where did Leopold von Ranke die?

Leopold von Ranke died in Berlin^[4].

Who were Leopold von Ranke's parents?

Leopold von Ranke's father was Q136463568^[12]. Leopold von Ranke's mother was Q136463572^[13].

Who was Leopold von Ranke married to?

Leopold von Ranke's spouses include Clarissa Graves^[14].

What did Leopold von Ranke do for work?

Leopold von Ranke worked as historian^[6], university teacher^[7], and writer^[8].

Where did Leopold von Ranke go to school?

Leopold von Ranke was educated at Leipzig University^[23] and Landesschule Pforta^[24].

What awards did Leopold von Ranke receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Berlin^[27], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[66], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art^[70].