Paul Tillich
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Summary
Paul Tillich was born on August 20, 1886[1], in Starosiedle[2]. He died on October 22, 1965[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], philosopher[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,678 views/month, #6,679 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: New Harmony[9]
- Spouse: Hannah Tillich[10]
- Child: René Johannes Stefan Tillich[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12], German Reich[13], United States[14]
- Field of work: theology[15], philosophy[16], religious philosophy[17]
- Position held: chaplain[18]
- Employer: Harvard University[19], Goethe University Frankfurt[20], Frederick William University Berlin[21], Union Theological Seminary[22], University of Chicago[23], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24]
- Educated at: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25], University of Tübingen[26], University of Wrocław[27], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[28], Friedrich-Wilhelms-Gymnasium[29]
- Award received: Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[30], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[31], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[32], Messenger Lectures[33], Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[34]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[35], Hallenser Wingolf[36], Berliner Wingolf[37], Council for a Democratic Germany[38]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Commons category: Paul Tillich[41]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[42], Licentiate of Theology[43]
- Family name: Tillich[44]
- Given name: Paul[45], Johannes[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Paul Tillich[47]
- Commons gallery: Paul Tillich[48]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[49]
Why It Matters
Paul Tillich has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[52], a philosopher[53], 1844–1900[54], of Kingdom of Prussia[55], specialised in classical philology[56]; Reinhold Niebuhr[57], a theologian[58], 1892–1971[59], of United States[60], awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom[61], specialised in theology[62]; John Shelby Spong[63], a pastor[64], 1931–2021[65], of United States[66], specialised in theology[67]; and James H. Cone[68], a Christian theologian[69], 1938–2018[70], of United States[71], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[72], specialised in systematic theology[73].
FAQs
Where was Paul Tillich born?
Paul Tillich was born in Starosiedle[2].
Where did Paul Tillich die?
Paul Tillich passed away in Chicago[4].
Who was Paul Tillich married to?
Paul Tillich's spouses include Hannah Tillich[10].
What did Paul Tillich do for work?
Paul Tillich worked as a theologian[5], philosopher[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Paul Tillich go to school?
Paul Tillich was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25], University of Tübingen[26], University of Wrocław[27], and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[28].
What awards did Paul Tillich receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[30], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[31], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[32], and Messenger Lectures[33].
Who did Paul Tillich influence?
Paul Tillich has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[52], Reinhold Niebuhr[57], John Shelby Spong[63], and James H. Cone[68].