Norbert Elias
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Norbert Elias
Summary
Norbert Elias is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wrocław[2]. He was born on June 22, 1897[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on August 1, 1990[5]. He worked as a writer[6], sociologist[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and musicologist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Norbert Elias's place of birth was Wrocław[2].
- Norbert Elias died in Amsterdam[4].
- Norbert Elias was born on June 22, 1897[3].
- Norbert Elias died on August 1, 1990[5].
- Norbert Elias is buried at Westgaarde[12].
- Norbert Elias held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- Norbert Elias held citizenship in Germany[14].
- Norbert Elias's professions included writer[6].
- Norbert Elias's professions included sociologist[7].
- Norbert Elias's professions included university teacher[8].
- Norbert Elias worked as a philosopher[9].
- Norbert Elias worked as a musicologist[10].
- Norbert Elias's professions included poet[15].
- Norbert Elias's field of work was philosophy[16].
- Norbert Elias's field of work was sociology[17].
- Norbert Elias was employed by Ruhr University Bochum[18].
- Norbert Elias was employed by London School of Economics and Political Science[19].
- Norbert Elias was employed by Bielefeld University[20].
- Among Norbert Elias's employers was University of Leicester[21].
- Norbert Elias was educated at Heidelberg University[22].
- Norbert Elias's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[23].
- Norbert Elias was educated at University of Freiburg[24].
- Norbert Elias's doctoral advisor was Richard Hönigswald[25].
- A notable work attributed to Norbert Elias is The Civilizing Process[26].
- Norbert Elias received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27].
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Origins and Family
Norbert Elias was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on June 22, 1897[3].
Education
Educated at Heidelberg University[22], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; University of Wrocław[23], a university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1702[34]; and University of Freiburg[24], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1457[37], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[38]. Norbert Elias's doctoral advisor was Richard Hönigswald[25]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[39]. He studied under Karl Mannheim[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], sociologist[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], musicologist[10], and poet[15]. Fields of work include philosophy[16], an academic discipline[41] and sociology[17], an academic discipline[42]. Employers include Ruhr University Bochum[18], a public university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1962[45], headquartered in Bochum[46]; London School of Economics and Political Science[19], a public research university[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1895[49], headquartered in London[50]; Bielefeld University[20], a public university[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1969[53], headquartered in Bielefeld[54]; and University of Leicester[21], a university[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1921[57], headquartered in Leicester[58].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Norbert Elias is The Civilizing Process[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27], a grade of an order[59], in Germany[60]; Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[61], a grade of an order[62], in Netherlands[63], founded in 1892[64]; Theodor W. Adorno Award[65], a cultural prize[66], founded in 1977[67]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[68], a grade of an order[69], in Germany[70]; honorary doctor of the University of Strasbourg-II[71], an award[72], in France[73]; and International Nonino Prize[74], a literary award[75], in Italy[76], founded in 1975[77].
Death and Burial
Norbert Elias died on August 1, 1990[5]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. Burial took place at Westgaarde[12].
Why It Matters
Norbert Elias has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
He has been cited as an influence by Eric Wolf[79], an anthropologist[80], 1923–1999[81], of United States[82], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[83], specialised in history[84]; Monique Pinçon-Charlot[85], a sociologist[86], b. 1946[87], of France[88], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[89], specialised in bourgeoisie[90]; Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens[91], a politician[92], b. 1938[93], of United Kingdom[94], awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[95], specialised in sociology[96]; and Bernard Lahire[97], a sociologist[98], b. 1963[99], of France[100], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[101], specialised in sociology[102].
Works attributed to him include The Civilizing Process[103], a literary work[104].
FAQs
Where was Norbert Elias born?
Norbert Elias's place of birth was Wrocław[2].
Where did Norbert Elias die?
Norbert Elias died in Amsterdam[4].
What did Norbert Elias do for work?
Norbert Elias worked as writer[6], sociologist[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and musicologist[10].
Where did Norbert Elias go to school?
Norbert Elias was educated at Heidelberg University[22], University of Wrocław[23], and University of Freiburg[24].
What awards did Norbert Elias receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27], Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[61], Theodor W. Adorno Award[65], and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[68].
Who did Norbert Elias influence?
Norbert Elias has been cited as an influence by Eric Wolf[79], Monique Pinçon-Charlot[85], Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens[91], and Bernard Lahire[97].