Richard David Precht

German philosopher and author
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Summary

Richard David Precht is a human[1]. He was born in Solingen[2]. He was born on December 8, 1964[3]. He worked as a pundit[4], philosopher[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (330 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Richard David Precht was born in Solingen[2].
  • Richard David Precht was born on December 8, 1964[3].
  • Richard David Precht's father was Hans-Jürgen Precht[10].
  • Richard David Precht was married to Caroline Mart[11].
  • Richard David Precht held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • German was Richard David Precht's native language[13].
  • Richard David Precht worked as a pundit[4].
  • Richard David Precht worked as a philosopher[5].
  • Richard David Precht worked as a writer[6].
  • Richard David Precht worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Richard David Precht's professions included journalist[8].
  • Richard David Precht's professions included presenter[14].
  • Richard David Precht was employed by Hanns Eisler Music School Berlin[15].
  • Richard David Precht was educated at University of Cologne[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard David Precht is Wer bin ich – und wenn ja, wie viele?[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard David Precht is Liebe: Ein unordentliches Gefühl[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard David Precht is Anna, die Schule und der liebe Gott[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard David Precht is Q107648778[20].
  • Richard David Precht received the Deutscher Fernsehpreis[21].
  • Richard David Precht received the Arthur F. Burns Fellowship[22].
  • Richard David Precht received the IQ Award[23].
  • Richard David Precht is recorded as male[24].
  • Richard David Precht's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Richard David Precht's Commons category is recorded as Richard David Precht[26].
  • Richard David Precht earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Solingen[2], Richard David Precht… he was born on December 8, 1964[3]. His father was Hans-Jürgen Precht[10]. German was his native language[13].

Education

Richard David Precht was educated at University of Cologne[16]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pundit[4], philosopher[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], journalist[8], and presenter[14]. Among Richard David Precht's employers was Hanns Eisler Music School Berlin[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Wer bin ich – und wenn ja, wie viele?[17], a literary work[28]; Liebe: Ein unordentliches Gefühl[18], a literary work[29]; Anna, die Schule und der liebe Gott[19], a literary work[30]; and Q107648778[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Deutscher Fernsehpreis[21], an award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1999[33]; Arthur F. Burns Fellowship[22], a scholarship[34]; and IQ Award[23], a science award[35], founded in 2004[36].

Personal Life

Among Richard David Precht's spouses was Caroline Mart[11].

Why It Matters

Richard David Precht ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (330 views/month, #7,142 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Richard David Precht born?

Richard David Precht's place of birth was Solingen[2].

Who were Richard David Precht's parents?

Richard David Precht's father was Hans-Jürgen Precht[10].

Who was Richard David Precht married to?

Richard David Precht's spouses include Caroline Mart[11].

What did Richard David Precht do for work?

Richard David Precht worked as pundit[4], philosopher[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Richard David Precht go to school?

Richard David Precht was educated at University of Cologne[16].

What awards did Richard David Precht receive?

Honors received include Deutscher Fernsehpreis[21], Arthur F. Burns Fellowship[22], and IQ Award[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . www2.mensa.de. Retrieved . www2.mensa.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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