Ludwig von Mises

Austrian-American economist (1881–1973)
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Ludwig von Mises

Summary

Ludwig von Mises is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lviv[2]. He was born on +1881-09-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on +1973-10-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an economist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (814 views/month, #6,487 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig von Mises was born in Lviv[2].
  • Ludwig von Mises died in New York City[4].
  • Ludwig von Mises was born on +1881-09-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ludwig von Mises died on +1973-10-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Ludwig von Mises is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery[11].
  • Ludwig von Mises's father was Arthur Edler von Mises[12].
  • Ludwig von Mises's mother was Adele Edle von Mises[13].
  • Among Ludwig von Mises's spouses was Margit von Mises[14].
  • Ludwig von Mises held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Ludwig von Mises held citizenship in Austria[16].
  • Ludwig von Mises is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[17].
  • Ludwig von Mises worked as an economist[6].
  • Ludwig von Mises worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Ludwig von Mises's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Ludwig von Mises worked as a writer[9].
  • Ludwig von Mises's field of work was economics[18].
  • Ludwig von Mises's field of work was philosophy[19].
  • Ludwig von Mises was employed by University of Vienna[20].
  • Ludwig von Mises was employed by New York University[21].
  • Ludwig von Mises was employed by Graduate Institute of International Studies[22].
  • Ludwig von Mises's education included a stint at University of Vienna[23].
  • Ludwig von Mises was educated at Akademisches Gymnasium[24].
  • Ludwig von Mises's doctoral advisor was Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk[25].
  • A notable student of Ludwig von Mises was Friedrich Hayek[26].
  • A notable student of Ludwig von Mises was Gottfried Haberler[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lviv[2], Ludwig von Mises… he was born on +1881-09-29T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Arthur Edler von Mises[12]. His mother was Adele Edle von Mises[13]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[17].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[23], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and Akademisches Gymnasium[24], a Gymnasium[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1553[34]. Ludwig von Mises's doctoral advisor was Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk[25]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. Fields of work include economics[18], an academic discipline[36] and philosophy[19], an academic discipline[37]. Employers include University of Vienna[20], a university[38], in Austria[39], founded in 1365[40], headquartered in Vienna[41]; New York University[21], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1831[44], headquartered in New York City[45]; and Graduate Institute of International Studies[22], an academic institution[46], in Switzerland[47], founded in 1927[48]. Notable students include Friedrich Hayek[26], Gottfried Haberler[27], Fritz Machlup[49], Murray Rothbard[50], and Martha Steffy Browne[51]. Doctoral students include Gottfried Haberler[52], an economist[53], 1900–1995[54], of Austria[55], awarded the Bernhard Harms Prize[56], specialised in economics[57]; Fritz Machlup[58], an economist[59], 1902–1983[60], of United States[61], awarded the Grand Officer of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[62], specialised in economics[63]; Oskar Morgenstern[64], an economist[65], 1902–1977[66], of United States[67], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[68], specialised in economics[69]; Gerhard Tintner[70], an economist[71], 1907–1983[72], of Austria[73], awarded the Fellow of the Econometric Society[74]; Israel Kirzner[75]; and Friedrich Hayek[76].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ludwig von Mises is Human Action, a treatise on economics.[77]. Things named for him include Mises Institute[78].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[79] and Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[80], a state decoration[81], in Austria[82], founded in 1955[83].

Personal Life

Among Ludwig von Mises's spouses was Margit von Mises[14]. He was affiliated with the Fatherland Front[84].

Death and Burial

Ludwig von Mises died on +1973-10-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ludwig von Mises ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (814 views/month, #6,487 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

He has been cited as an influence by Ayn Rand[87], a playwright[88], 1905–1982[89], of Russian Empire[90], awarded the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[91], specialised in objectivism[92]; Curtis Yarvin[93], a computer scientist[94], b. 1973[95], of United States[96]; Charles Koch[97], a businessperson[98], b. 1935[99], of United States[100], awarded the Giuseppe Motta Medal[101]; Hans-Hermann Hoppe[102], an economist[103], b. 1949[104], of Germany[105], awarded the Order of Merit of the Star of Liberland[106], specialised in philosophy[107]; fiscal conservatism[108], a political ideology[109]; and Gary North[110], a theologian[111], 1942–2022[112], of United States[113], specialised in theonomy[114].

Works attributed to him include Human Action, a treatise on economics.[115], Socialism[116], Economic Calculation in the Socialist Commonwealth[117], The Theory of Money and Credit[118], macrista[119], and The Anti-Capitalistic Mentality[120]. Entities named for him include Mises Institute[78].

His notable doctoral advisees include Friedrich Hayek[121], Murray Rothbard[122], Oskar Morgenstern[123], Israel Kirzner[124], Fritz Machlup[125], and Gottfried Haberler[126].

FAQs

Where was Ludwig von Mises born?

Ludwig von Mises was born in Lviv[2].

Where did Ludwig von Mises die?

Ludwig von Mises passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Ludwig von Mises's parents?

Ludwig von Mises's father was Arthur Edler von Mises[12]. Ludwig von Mises's mother was Adele Edle von Mises[13].

Who was Ludwig von Mises married to?

Ludwig von Mises's spouses include Margit von Mises[14].

What did Ludwig von Mises do for work?

Ludwig von Mises worked as economist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Ludwig von Mises go to school?

Ludwig von Mises was educated at University of Vienna[23] and Akademisches Gymnasium[24].

What awards did Ludwig von Mises receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association[79] and Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[80].

Who did Ludwig von Mises influence?

Ludwig von Mises has been cited as an influence by Ayn Rand[87], Curtis Yarvin[93], Charles Koch[97], and Hans-Hermann Hoppe[102].

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