Otto von Gierke

German philosopher (1841–1921)
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Otto von Gierke

Summary

Otto von Gierke is a human[1]. Born in Szczecin[2], he… he was born on January 11, 1841[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on October 10, 1921[5]. He worked as a jurist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Otto von Gierke was born in Szczecin[2].
  • Otto von Gierke passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Otto von Gierke was born on January 11, 1841[3].
  • Otto von Gierke died on October 10, 1921[5].
  • Otto von Gierke is buried at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Cemetery[11].
  • Otto von Gierke's father was Julius Gierke[12].
  • A child of Otto von Gierke was Anna von Gierke[13].
  • A child of Otto von Gierke was Edgar von Gierke[14].
  • A child of Otto von Gierke was Julius von Gierke[15].
  • A child of Otto von Gierke was Hildegard von Gierke[16].
  • Otto von Gierke held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Otto von Gierke held citizenship in German Reich[18].
  • Otto von Gierke worked as a jurist[6].
  • Otto von Gierke's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Otto von Gierke's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Otto von Gierke worked as a historian[9].
  • Otto von Gierke's field of work was jurisprudence[19].
  • Otto von Gierke's field of work was legal history[20].
  • Among Otto von Gierke's employers was Heidelberg University[21].
  • Otto von Gierke was employed by University of Wrocław[22].
  • Otto von Gierke was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
  • Otto von Gierke was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[24].
  • Otto von Gierke's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[25].
  • Otto von Gierke received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].
  • Otto von Gierke was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Szczecin[2], Otto von Gierke… he was born on January 11, 1841[3]. His father was Julius Gierke[12].

Education

Educated at Frederick William University Berlin[24], a university[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1828[30] and Heidelberg University[25], a public research university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1386[33], headquartered in Heidelberg[34]. Otto von Gierke earned the academic degree of doctorate[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. Fields of work include jurisprudence[19], an academic discipline[36] and legal history[20], an interdisciplinary science[37]. Employers include Heidelberg University[21], a public research university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1386[40], headquartered in Heidelberg[41]; University of Wrocław[22], a university[42], in Poland[43], founded in 1702[44]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1809[47], headquartered in Berlin[48].

Recognition

Otto von Gierke received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].

Personal Life

Children include Anna von Gierke[13], a politician[49], 1874–1943[50], of German Reich[51], awarded the Merit Cross for War Aid[52]; Edgar von Gierke[14], a pathologist[53], 1877–1945[54], of Germany[55]; Julius von Gierke[15], a jurist[56], 1875–1960[57], of Germany[58], specialised in law[59]; and Hildegard von Gierke[16], a social pedagogue[60], 1880–1966[61], of Germany[62].

Death and Burial

Otto von Gierke died on October 10, 1921[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Otto von Gierke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Otto von Gierke born?

Otto von Gierke's place of birth was Szczecin[2].

Where did Otto von Gierke die?

Otto von Gierke passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Otto von Gierke's parents?

Otto von Gierke's father was Julius Gierke[12].

What did Otto von Gierke do for work?

Otto von Gierke worked as jurist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9].

Where did Otto von Gierke go to school?

Otto von Gierke was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[24] and Heidelberg University[25].

What awards did Otto von Gierke receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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