Reinhart Koselleck

German historian (1923–2006)
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Reinhart Koselleck

Summary

Reinhart Koselleck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Görlitz[2]. He was born on April 23, 1923[3]. He died in Bad Oeynhausen[4]. He died on February 3, 2006[5]. He worked as an author[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (397 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Reinhart Koselleck was born in Görlitz[2].
  • Reinhart Koselleck passed away in Bad Oeynhausen[4].
  • Reinhart Koselleck was born on April 23, 1923[3].
  • Reinhart Koselleck was born on 1923[10].
  • Reinhart Koselleck died on February 3, 2006[5].
  • Reinhart Koselleck died on 2006[11].
  • Burial took place at Stieghorst[12].
  • Reinhart Koselleck's father was Arno Koselleck[13].
  • Reinhart Koselleck held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Reinhart Koselleck's professions included author[6].
  • Reinhart Koselleck worked as a historian[7].
  • Reinhart Koselleck's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Reinhart Koselleck's field of work was conceptual history[15].
  • Among Reinhart Koselleck's employers was Ruhr University Bochum[16].
  • Reinhart Koselleck was employed by Bielefeld University[17].
  • Among Reinhart Koselleck's employers was Heidelberg University[18].
  • Reinhart Koselleck was employed by University of Chicago[19].
  • Reinhart Koselleck was educated at Heidelberg University[20].
  • Reinhart Koselleck was educated at University of Bristol[21].
  • Reinhart Koselleck received the Sigmund Freud Prize[22].
  • Reinhart Koselleck received the Reuchlin Award[23].
  • Reinhart Koselleck received the Historian Prize of the city of Münster[24].
  • Reinhart Koselleck received the Prize of the Historical College[25].
  • Reinhart Koselleck received the honorary doctor of the University of Amsterdam[26].
  • Reinhart Koselleck received the honorary doctorate from the University of Paris-VII[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Görlitz[2], Reinhart Koselleck… Recorded date of birth include April 23, 1923[3] and 1923[10]. His father was Arno Koselleck[13].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and University of Bristol[21], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1909[34], headquartered in Bristol[35]. Academic degrees include doctorate[36] and professor[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Reinhart Koselleck's field of work was conceptual history[15]. Employers include Ruhr University Bochum[16], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1962[40], headquartered in Bochum[41]; Bielefeld University[17], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1969[44], headquartered in Bielefeld[45]; Heidelberg University[18], a public research university[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1386[48], headquartered in Heidelberg[49]; and University of Chicago[19], a private university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1890[52], headquartered in Chicago[53]. He supervised Willibald Steinmetz as a doctoral student[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Sigmund Freud Prize[22], a literary award[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1964[57]; Reuchlin Award[23], a science award[58], in Germany[59]; Historian Prize of the city of Münster[24], a science award[60], in Germany[61]; Prize of the Historical College[25], a science award[62], in Germany[63]; honorary doctor of the University of Amsterdam[26], an award[64], in Netherlands[65]; and honorary doctorate from the University of Paris-VII[27], an award[66], in France[67].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 3, 2006[5] and 2006[11]. Reinhart Koselleck died in Bad Oeynhausen[4]. He is buried at Stieghorst[12].

Why It Matters

Reinhart Koselleck ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (397 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Reinhart Koselleck born?

Reinhart Koselleck was born in Görlitz[2].

Where did Reinhart Koselleck die?

Reinhart Koselleck died in Bad Oeynhausen[4].

Who were Reinhart Koselleck's parents?

Reinhart Koselleck's father was Arno Koselleck[13].

What did Reinhart Koselleck do for work?

Reinhart Koselleck worked as author[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Reinhart Koselleck go to school?

Reinhart Koselleck was educated at Heidelberg University[20] and University of Bristol[21].

What awards did Reinhart Koselleck receive?

Honors received include Sigmund Freud Prize[22], Reuchlin Award[23], Historian Prize of the city of Münster[24], and Prize of the Historical College[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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