Max Müller

German philosopher and Catholic intellectual (1906–1994)
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Max Müller

Summary

Max Müller is a human[1]. He was born in Offenburg[2]. He was born on September 6, 1906[3]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on October 18, 1994[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Max Müller was born in Offenburg[2].
  • Max Müller passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Max Müller was born on September 6, 1906[3].
  • Max Müller died on October 18, 1994[5].
  • Max Müller held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Max Müller's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Max Müller worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Max Müller worked as a writer[8].
  • Max Müller's field of work was philosophy[11].
  • Max Müller was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12].
  • Max Müller was employed by University of Freiburg[13].
  • Max Müller received the Ring of Honour of the Görres society[14].
  • Max Müller received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Max Müller received the Bavarian Order of Merit[16].
  • Max Müller was a member of Sturmabteilung[17].
  • Max Müller's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Max Müller is recorded as male[19].
  • Max Müller's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Max Müller was affiliated with the Nazi Party[21].
  • Max Müller's Commons category is recorded as Max Müller (philosopher)[22].
  • Max Müller's family name is recorded as Müller[23].
  • Max Müller's given name is recorded as Max[24].
  • Max Müller's work location is recorded as Offenburg[25].
  • Max Müller's work location is recorded as Freiburg im Breisgau[26].
  • Max Müller's work location is recorded as Munich[27].

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Origins and Family

Max Müller was born in Offenburg[2]. He was born on September 6, 1906[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Max Müller's field of work was philosophy[11]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31] and University of Freiburg[13], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Ring of Honour of the Görres society[14], an award[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1977[38]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[39], in Germany[40]; and Bavarian Order of Merit[16], an order of merit[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1957[43].

Personal Life

Max Müller's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[21].

Death and Burial

Max Müller died on October 18, 1994[5]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Why It Matters

Max Müller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Max Müller born?

Max Müller's place of birth was Offenburg[2].

Where did Max Müller die?

Max Müller passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

What did Max Müller do for work?

Max Müller worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Max Müller receive?

Honors received include Ring of Honour of the Görres society[14], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], and Bavarian Order of Merit[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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