Leopold von Wiese

German sociologist and economist (1876-1969)
Person human Q77320
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Leopold von Wiese

Summary

Leopold von Wiese is a human[1]. He was born in Kłodzko[2]. He was born on December 2, 1876[3]. He passed away in Cologne[4]. He died on January 11, 1969[5]. He worked as a sociologist[6], university teacher[7], economist[8], and author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Leopold von Wiese was born in Kłodzko[2].
  • Leopold von Wiese died in Cologne[4].
  • Leopold von Wiese was born on December 2, 1876[3].
  • Leopold von Wiese died on January 11, 1969[5].
  • Leopold von Wiese is buried at Melaten-Friedhof[11].
  • A child of Leopold von Wiese was Ursula Wiese[12].
  • Leopold von Wiese held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Leopold von Wiese worked as a sociologist[6].
  • Leopold von Wiese worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Leopold von Wiese's professions included economist[8].
  • Leopold von Wiese's professions included author[9].
  • Among Leopold von Wiese's employers was University of Cologne[14].
  • Leopold von Wiese was employed by Leibniz University Hannover[15].
  • Leopold von Wiese was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].
  • Leopold von Wiese's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Leopold von Wiese's doctoral advisor was Gustav von Schmoller[18].
  • A notable student of Leopold von Wiese was Theodor Wessels[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Leopold von Wiese is Die Gesamtentwicklung der deutschen Industrie und ihre Bedeutung in der Weltwirtschaft[20].
  • Leopold von Wiese received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].
  • Leopold von Wiese was a member of Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz[22].
  • Leopold von Wiese is recorded as male[23].
  • Leopold von Wiese's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Leopold von Wiese's family is recorded as Q67149439[25].
  • Leopold von Wiese's Commons category is recorded as Leopold von Wiese[26].
  • Leopold von Wiese's family name is recorded as Wiese[27].

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Origins and Family

Leopold von Wiese's place of birth was Kłodzko[2]. He was born on December 2, 1876[3].

Education

Leopold von Wiese's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17]. His doctoral advisor was Gustav von Schmoller[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[6], university teacher[7], economist[8], and author[9]. Employers include University of Cologne[14], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1388[30], headquartered in Q127699285[31]; Leibniz University Hannover[15], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1831[34], headquartered in Hanover[35]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39]. A notable student of Leopold von Wiese was Theodor Wessels[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Leopold von Wiese is Die Gesamtentwicklung der deutschen Industrie und ihre Bedeutung in der Weltwirtschaft[20].

Recognition

Leopold von Wiese received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].

Personal Life

A child of Leopold von Wiese was Ursula Wiese[12].

Death and Burial

Leopold von Wiese died on January 11, 1969[5]. He died in Cologne[4]. Burial took place at Melaten-Friedhof[11].

Why It Matters

Leopold von Wiese ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Leopold von Wiese born?

Leopold von Wiese's place of birth was Kłodzko[2].

Where did Leopold von Wiese die?

Leopold von Wiese passed away in Cologne[4].

What did Leopold von Wiese do for work?

Leopold von Wiese worked as sociologist[6], university teacher[7], economist[8], and author[9].

Where did Leopold von Wiese go to school?

Leopold von Wiese was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].

What awards did Leopold von Wiese receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].

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  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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