Reinhold Niebuhr
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Summary
Reinhold Niebuhr was born on June 21, 1892[1], in Wright City[2]. He died on June 1, 1971[3], in Stockbridge[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], political scientist[7], philosopher[8], and ethicist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,951 views/month, #6,538 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Stockbridge Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Ursula Niebuhr[12]
- Child: Elisabeth Sifton[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: pedagogue[15]
- Field of work: theology[16]
- Employer: Union Theological Seminary[17]
- Educated at: Yale Divinity School[18], Eden Theological Seminary[19], Elmhurst University[20]
- Award received: Presidential Medal of Freedom[21]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[22], American Philosophical Society[23]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[24]
- Influenced by: Karl Barth[25], Paul Tillich[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Reinhold Niebuhr[28]
- Family name: Niebuhr[29]
- Given name: Reinhold[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31], American English[32]
- Commons Creator page: Reinhold Niebuhr[33]
- Name in native language: Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr[34]
- Start of work period: 1915[35]
- End of work period: 1971[36]
Why It Matters
Reinhold Niebuhr has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by Martin Luther King Jr.[39], a pastor[40], 1929–1968[41], of United States[42], awarded the Nobel Peace Prize[43], specialised in political activity[44] and Dietrich Bonhoeffer[45], a philosopher[46], 1906–1945[47], of Germany[48], awarded the Civil Courage Prize[49].
Works attributed to him include Serenity Prayer[50], a written prayer[51].
FAQs
Where was Reinhold Niebuhr born?
Reinhold Niebuhr's place of birth was Wright City[2].
Where did Reinhold Niebuhr die?
Reinhold Niebuhr passed away in Stockbridge[4].
Who was Reinhold Niebuhr married to?
Reinhold Niebuhr's spouses include Ursula Niebuhr[12].
What did Reinhold Niebuhr do for work?
Reinhold Niebuhr worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], political scientist[7], philosopher[8], and ethicist[9].
Where did Reinhold Niebuhr go to school?
Reinhold Niebuhr was educated at Yale Divinity School[18], Eden Theological Seminary[19], and Elmhurst University[20].
What awards did Reinhold Niebuhr receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[21].
Who did Reinhold Niebuhr influence?
Reinhold Niebuhr has been cited as an influence by Martin Luther King Jr.[39] and Dietrich Bonhoeffer[45].