Ludwig Elster

German economist and professor (1856-1935)
Person human Q5710278
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Ludwig Elster

Summary

Ludwig Elster is a human[1]. His place of birth was Frankfurt[2]. He was born on March 26, 1856[3]. He passed away in Jena[4]. He died on December 30, 1935[5]. He worked as an economist[6], university teacher[7], civil servant[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig Elster's place of birth was Frankfurt[2].
  • Ludwig Elster passed away in Jena[4].
  • Ludwig Elster was born on March 26, 1856[3].
  • Ludwig Elster died on December 30, 1935[5].
  • Ludwig Elster held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • German was Ludwig Elster's native language[12].
  • Ludwig Elster's professions included economist[6].
  • Ludwig Elster's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ludwig Elster's professions included civil servant[8].
  • Ludwig Elster's professions included politician[9].
  • Ludwig Elster's field of work was economics[13].
  • Ludwig Elster was employed by University of Wrocław[14].
  • Among Ludwig Elster's employers was RWTH Aachen University[15].
  • Ludwig Elster was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[16].
  • Among Ludwig Elster's employers was Prussian Ministry of Spiritual, Educational and Medical Affairs[17].
  • Ludwig Elster was employed by University of Königsberg[18].
  • Ludwig Elster was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].
  • Ludwig Elster's education included a stint at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[20].
  • Ludwig Elster was educated at University of Göttingen[21].
  • Ludwig Elster was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[22].
  • Ludwig Elster's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
  • Ludwig Elster was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[24].
  • Ludwig Elster's doctoral advisor was Bruno Hildebrand[25].
  • Ludwig Elster's doctoral advisor was Johannes Conrad[26].
  • Ludwig Elster received the Order of the Crown[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig Elster was born in Frankfurt[2]. He was born on March 26, 1856[3]. German was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[20], a school[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1212[30]; University of Göttingen[21], a campus university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1734[33], headquartered in Göttingen[34]; Friedrich Schiller University Jena[22], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1558[37], headquartered in Jena[38]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1809[41], headquartered in Berlin[42]; and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[24], a public university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1502[45], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[46]. Doctoral advisors include Bruno Hildebrand[25] and Johannes Conrad[26]. Ludwig Elster earned the academic degree of doctorate[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], university teacher[7], civil servant[8], and politician[9]. Ludwig Elster's field of work was economics[13]. Employers include University of Wrocław[14], a university[48], in Poland[49], founded in 1702[50]; RWTH Aachen University[15], a public university[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1870[53], headquartered in Aachen[54]; Friedrich Schiller University Jena[16], a public university[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1558[57], headquartered in Jena[58]; Prussian Ministry of Spiritual, Educational and Medical Affairs[17], a defunct organization[59], in Kingdom of Prussia[60], founded in 1817[61], headquartered in Berlin[62]; University of Königsberg[18], a university[63], in Kingdom of Prussia[64], founded in 1544[65]; and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19], a public university[66], in Germany[67], founded in 1502[68], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[69].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Crown[27], an order[70], in Kingdom of Prussia[71], founded in 1861[72]; Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[73], a grade of an order[74], in Prussia[75]; honorary doctor of the University of Wrocław[76], an award[77], in Poland[78]; honorary doctor of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel[79], an award[80], in Germany[81]; and honorary doctor of the University of Münster[82].

Personal Life

Ludwig Elster's religion is recorded as Protestantism[83]. He was affiliated with the German National People's Party[84].

Death and Burial

Ludwig Elster died on December 30, 1935[5]. He died in Jena[4].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Elster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Elster born?

Born in Frankfurt[2], Ludwig Elster…

Where did Ludwig Elster die?

Ludwig Elster died in Jena[4].

What did Ludwig Elster do for work?

Ludwig Elster worked as economist[6], university teacher[7], civil servant[8], and politician[9].

Where did Ludwig Elster go to school?

Ludwig Elster was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[20], University of Göttingen[21], Friedrich Schiller University Jena[22], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].

What awards did Ludwig Elster receive?

Honors received include Order of the Crown[27], Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[73], honorary doctor of the University of Wrocław[76], and honorary doctor of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel[79].

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