Ralf Dahrendorf

Summary

Ralf Dahrendorf is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Hamburg^[2]. He died in Cologne^[3]. He worked as a philosopher^[4], politician^[5], sociologist^[6], political scientist^[7], and university teacher^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (381 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Hamburg^[2], Ralf Dahrendorf…
• Ralf Dahrendorf passed away in Cologne^[3].
• Burial took place at Ohlsdorf Cemetery^[10].
• Ralf Dahrendorf's father was Gustav Dahrendorf^[11].
• Ralf Dahrendorf's mother was Lina Witt^[12].
• Ralf Dahrendorf was married to Ellen Dahrendorf^[13].
• Ralf Dahrendorf held citizenship in United Kingdom^[14].
• Ralf Dahrendorf held citizenship in Germany^[15].
• German was Ralf Dahrendorf's native language^[16].
• Ralf Dahrendorf worked as a philosopher^[4].
• Ralf Dahrendorf worked as a politician^[5].
• Ralf Dahrendorf worked as a sociologist^[6].
• Ralf Dahrendorf's professions included political scientist^[7].
• Ralf Dahrendorf's professions included university teacher^[8].
• Ralf Dahrendorf's field of work was sociology^[17].
• Ralf Dahrendorf held the position of member of the German Bundestag^[18].
• Ralf Dahrendorf held the position of Parliamentary Secretary in Germany^[19].
• Ralf Dahrendorf held the position of European Commissioner^[20].
• Ralf Dahrendorf held the position of member of the House of Lords^[21].
• Ralf Dahrendorf held the position of European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science^[22].
• Ralf Dahrendorf held the position of European Commissioner for Trade^[23].
• Among Ralf Dahrendorf's employers was University of Tübingen^[24].
• Among Ralf Dahrendorf's employers was University of Hamburg^[25].
• Among Ralf Dahrendorf's employers was University of Oxford^[26].
• Ralf Dahrendorf was employed by London School of Economics and Political Science^[27].

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Origins and Family

Ralf Dahrendorf's place of birth was Hamburg^[2]. His father was Gustav Dahrendorf^[11]. His mother was Lina Witt^[12]. German was his native language^[16].

Education

Educated at University of Hamburg^[28], a public university^[29], in Germany^[30], founded in 1919^[31], headquartered in Hamburg^[32]; London School of Economics and Political Science^[33], a public research university^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1895^[36], headquartered in London^[37]; and Saarland University^[38], a public university^[39], in Germany^[40], founded in 1948^[41], headquartered in Saarbrücken^[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[4], politician^[5], sociologist^[6], political scientist^[7], and university teacher^[8]. Ralf Dahrendorf's field of work was sociology^[17]. Employers include University of Tübingen^[24], a comprehensive university^[43], in Germany^[44], founded in 1477^[45], headquartered in Tübingen^[46]; University of Hamburg^[25], a public university^[47], in Germany^[48], founded in 1919^[49], headquartered in Hamburg^[50]; University of Oxford^[26]; London School of Economics and Political Science^[27]; and University of Konstanz^[51]. Positions held include member of the German Bundestag^[18], in Germany^[52]; Parliamentary Secretary in Germany^[19], a position^[53], in Germany^[54]; European Commissioner^[20], a public office^[55]; member of the House of Lords^[21], a position^[56], in United Kingdom^[57], founded in 1801^[58]; European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science^[22], a position^[59]; and European Commissioner for Trade^[23], a position^[60], founded in 1958^[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[62], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II^[63], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[64], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg^[65], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[66], and Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences^[67].

Personal Life

Among Ralf Dahrendorf's spouses was Ellen Dahrendorf^[13]. Political affiliations include Liberal Democrats^[68], a political party^[69], in United Kingdom^[70], founded in 1988^[71], headquartered in London^[72]; Social Democratic Party of Germany^[73], a political party^[74], in Germany^[75], founded in 1863^[76]; and Free Democratic Party^[77], a political party in Germany^[78], in Germany^[79], founded in 1948^[80], headquartered in Berlin^[81].

Death and Burial

Ralf Dahrendorf passed away in Cologne^[3]. The cause of death was cancer^[82]. Burial took place at Ohlsdorf Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Ralf Dahrendorf ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (381 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[83] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[84]

FAQs

Where was Ralf Dahrendorf born?

Born in Hamburg^[2], Ralf Dahrendorf…

Where did Ralf Dahrendorf die?

Ralf Dahrendorf died in Cologne^[3].

Who were Ralf Dahrendorf's parents?

Ralf Dahrendorf's father was Gustav Dahrendorf^[11]. Ralf Dahrendorf's mother was Lina Witt^[12].

Who was Ralf Dahrendorf married to?

Ralf Dahrendorf's spouses include Ellen Dahrendorf^[13].

What did Ralf Dahrendorf do for work?

Ralf Dahrendorf worked as philosopher^[4], politician^[5], sociologist^[6], political scientist^[7], and university teacher^[8].

Where did Ralf Dahrendorf go to school?

Ralf Dahrendorf was educated at University of Hamburg^[28], London School of Economics and Political Science^[33], and Saarland University^[38].

What awards did Ralf Dahrendorf receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[62], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II^[63], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[64], and Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg^[65].