Meister Eckhart
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Meister Eckhart
Summary
Meister Eckhart is a human[1]. He was born in Nessetal[2]. He was born on January 1, 1260[3]. He died in Avignon[4]. He died on January 28, 1328[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], theology teacher[9], and mystic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,519 views/month, #5,905 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Meister Eckhart was born in Nessetal[2].
- Born in Tambach-Dietharz[12], Meister Eckhart…
- Meister Eckhart passed away in Avignon[4].
- Meister Eckhart was born on January 1, 1260[3].
- Meister Eckhart died on January 28, 1328[5].
- Meister Eckhart died on January 1, 1328[13].
- Meister Eckhart held citizenship in Germany[14].
- Meister Eckhart's professions included philosopher[6].
- Meister Eckhart worked as a theologian[7].
- Meister Eckhart's professions included university teacher[8].
- Meister Eckhart worked as a theology teacher[9].
- Meister Eckhart worked as a mystic[10].
- Meister Eckhart's field of work was theology[15].
- Meister Eckhart held the position of prior[16].
- Meister Eckhart held the position of vicar[17].
- Meister Eckhart held the position of provincial superior[18].
- Meister Eckhart held the position of vicar general[19].
- Among Meister Eckhart's employers was University of Paris[20].
- Meister Eckhart was educated at University of Paris[21].
- A notable student of Meister Eckhart was Johannes Tauler[22].
- Meister Eckhart's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
- Meister Eckhart is recorded as male[24].
- Meister Eckhart's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Meister Eckhart's Commons category is recorded as Meister Eckhart[26].
- Meister Eckhart's residence is recorded as Erfurt[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Nessetal[2], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[28], in Germany[29], founded in 2019[30] and Tambach-Dietharz[12], an urban municipality in Germany[31], in Germany[32]. Meister Eckhart was born on January 1, 1260[3].
Education
Meister Eckhart's education included a stint at University of Paris[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], theology teacher[9], and mystic[10]. Meister Eckhart's field of work was theology[15]. He was employed by University of Paris[20]. Positions held include prior[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[33]; vicar[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[34]; provincial superior[18], an ecclesiastical occupation[35]; and vicar general[19], an ecclesiastical occupation[36]. A notable student of him was Johannes Tauler[22].
Personal Life
Meister Eckhart's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 28, 1328[5] and January 1, 1328[13]. Meister Eckhart passed away in Avignon[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Meister Eckhart include Meister Eckhart Prize[37], a science award[38], in Germany[39] and 85179 Meistereckhart[40], an asteroid[41].
Why It Matters
Meister Eckhart ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,519 views/month, #5,905 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Erich Fromm[44], a university teacher[45], 1900–1980[46], of German Empire[47], awarded the Humanist of the Year[48], specialised in philosophy[49]; Karl Jaspers[50], a philosopher[51], 1883–1969[52], of Germany[53], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[54], specialised in philosophy[55]; Jean-Yves Leloup[56], a writer[57], b. 1950[58], of France[59], awarded the honorary doctorate[60], specialised in spirituality[61]; Mihai Vâlsan[62], a diplomat[63], 1907–1974[64], of Romania[65]; and Frithjof Schuon[66], a philosopher[67], 1907–1998[68], of Switzerland[69], specialised in spirituality[70].
Entities named for him include Meister Eckhart Prize[37], a science award[38], in Germany[39] and 85179 Meistereckhart[40], an asteroid[41].
FAQs
Where was Meister Eckhart born?
Meister Eckhart's place of birth was Nessetal[2].
Where did Meister Eckhart die?
Meister Eckhart passed away in Avignon[4].
What did Meister Eckhart do for work?
Meister Eckhart worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], theology teacher[9], and mystic[10].
Where did Meister Eckhart go to school?
Meister Eckhart was educated at University of Paris[21].
Who did Meister Eckhart influence?
Meister Eckhart has been cited as an influence by Erich Fromm[44], Karl Jaspers[50], Jean-Yves Leloup[56], and Mihai Vâlsan[62].