Martin Knutzen

German philosopher (1713–1751)
Person human Q70793
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Martin Knutzen

Summary

Martin Knutzen is a human[1]. He was born in Königsberg[2]. He was born on December 14, 1713[3]. He passed away in Königsberg[4]. He died on January 29, 1751[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], physicist[7], astronomer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Königsberg[2], Martin Knutzen…
  • Martin Knutzen died in Königsberg[4].
  • Martin Knutzen was born on December 14, 1713[3].
  • Martin Knutzen died on January 29, 1751[5].
  • Martin Knutzen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
  • Martin Knutzen's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Martin Knutzen worked as a physicist[7].
  • Martin Knutzen's professions included astronomer[8].
  • Martin Knutzen's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Martin Knutzen was employed by University of Königsberg[12].
  • Martin Knutzen was educated at University of Königsberg[13].
  • Martin Knutzen's doctoral advisor was Christian Wolff[14].
  • A notable student of Martin Knutzen was Immanuel Kant[15].
  • Martin Knutzen is recorded as male[16].
  • Martin Knutzen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Martin Knutzen's given name is recorded as Martin[18].
  • Martin Knutzen studied under Franz Albert Schultz[19].
  • Martin Knutzen studied under Johann Gottfried Teske[20].
  • Martin Knutzen studied under Abraham Wolff[21].
  • Martin Knutzen's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22].
  • Martin Knutzen's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Martin Knutzen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Martin Knutzen's different from is recorded as Andreas Martin Knutzen[25].

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Origins and Family

Martin Knutzen was born in Königsberg[2]. He was born on December 14, 1713[3].

Education

Martin Knutzen's education included a stint at University of Königsberg[13]. His doctoral advisor was Christian Wolff[14]. Studied under Franz Albert Schultz[19], a theologian[26], 1692–1763[27], of Germany[28]; Johann Gottfried Teske[20], a physicist[29], 1704–1772[30], of Germany[31]; and Abraham Wolff[21], a mathematician[32], 1710–1795[33], of Germany[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], physicist[7], astronomer[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Martin Knutzen's employers was University of Königsberg[12]. A notable student of him was Immanuel Kant[15].

Death and Burial

Martin Knutzen died on January 29, 1751[5]. He passed away in Königsberg[4].

Why It Matters

Martin Knutzen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Martin Knutzen born?

Born in Königsberg[2], Martin Knutzen…

Where did Martin Knutzen die?

Martin Knutzen died in Königsberg[4].

What did Martin Knutzen do for work?

Martin Knutzen worked as philosopher[6], physicist[7], astronomer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Martin Knutzen go to school?

Martin Knutzen was educated at University of Königsberg[13].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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