Michael Theunissen

German philosopher (1932-2015)
Person human Q104271
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Summary

Michael Theunissen is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on October 11, 1932[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on April 18, 2015[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Michael Theunissen was born in Berlin[2].
  • Michael Theunissen died in Berlin[4].
  • Michael Theunissen was born on October 11, 1932[3].
  • Michael Theunissen died on April 18, 2015[5].
  • Michael Theunissen held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Michael Theunissen's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Michael Theunissen worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Michael Theunissen's employers was Freie Universität Berlin[10].
  • Michael Theunissen was employed by University of Bern[11].
  • Michael Theunissen was employed by Heidelberg University[12].
  • Michael Theunissen received the Karl Jaspers Prize[13].
  • Michael Theunissen received the Hegel Prize[14].
  • Michael Theunissen received the Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[15].
  • Michael Theunissen is recorded as male[16].
  • Michael Theunissen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Michael Theunissen's Commons category is recorded as Michael Theunissen[18].
  • Michael Theunissen's archives at is recorded as German Literature Archive Marbach[19].
  • Michael Theunissen's family name is recorded as Theunissen[20].
  • Michael Theunissen's given name is recorded as Michael[21].
  • Michael Theunissen's work location is recorded as Berlin[22].
  • Michael Theunissen's work location is recorded as Bern[23].
  • Michael Theunissen's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[24].
  • Michael Theunissen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Michael Theunissen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Michael Theunissen'}[26].
  • Michael Theunissen's P14927 is recorded as 118621858[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Theunissen was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on October 11, 1932[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Freie Universität Berlin[10], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1948[30], headquartered in Berlin[31]; University of Bern[11], a comprehensive university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1834[34], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne[35]; and Heidelberg University[12], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1386[38], headquartered in Heidelberg[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Karl Jaspers Prize[13], an award[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1983[42]; Hegel Prize[14], an award[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1967[45]; and Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[15], a peace award[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1972[48].

Death and Burial

Michael Theunissen died on April 18, 2015[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Theunissen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Michael Theunissen born?

Michael Theunissen's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Michael Theunissen die?

Michael Theunissen passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Michael Theunissen do for work?

Michael Theunissen worked as philosopher[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Michael Theunissen receive?

Honors received include Karl Jaspers Prize[13], Hegel Prize[14], and Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[15].

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. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . uni-tuebingen.de. Retrieved . uni-tuebingen.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . dla-marbach.de. dla-marbach.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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