Rudolf Christoph Eucken

(1846-1926) German philosopher
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Rudolf Christoph Eucken
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Rudolf Christoph Eucken

Summary

Rudolf Christoph Eucken is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aurich[2]. He was born on January 5, 1846[3]. He passed away in Jena[4]. He died on September 14, 1926[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and prose writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Aurich[2], Rudolf Christoph Eucken…
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken died in Jena[4].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken was born on January 5, 1846[3].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken was born on 1846[11].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken died on September 14, 1926[5].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken died on September 15, 1926[12].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken died on 1926[13].
  • Burial took place at Aurich Stadtfriedhof[14].
  • Among Rudolf Christoph Eucken's spouses was Irene Eucken[15].
  • A child of Rudolf Christoph Eucken was Walter Eucken[16].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken held citizenship in German Empire[18].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken held citizenship in Weimar Republic[19].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken's professions included writer[7].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken worked as a prose writer[9].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken's field of work was philosophy[20].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken held the position of rector of the University of Jena[21].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken held the position of rector of the University of Jena[22].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken held the position of rector of the University of Jena[23].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[24].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken was employed by Harvard University[25].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken was employed by University of Basel[26].
  • Rudolf Christoph Eucken was educated at University of Göttingen[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Aurich[2], Rudolf Christoph Eucken… Recorded date of birth include January 5, 1846[3] and 1846[11].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[27], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[32], a comprehensive university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1809[35], headquartered in Berlin[36]. Rudolf Christoph Eucken's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and prose writer[9]. Rudolf Christoph Eucken's field of work was philosophy[20]. Employers include Friedrich Schiller University Jena[24], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1558[40], headquartered in Jena[41]; Harvard University[25], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1636[44], headquartered in Cambridge[45]; and University of Basel[26], a public research university[46], in Switzerland[47], founded in 1460[48], headquartered in Basel[49]. Positions held include rector of the University of Jena[21]. A notable student of him was Maria Bezobrazova[50]. Doctoral students include Maria Bezobrazova[51], a journalist[52], 1857–1914[53], of Russian Empire[54], specialised in philosophy[55]; Walter Mechler[56], a philosopher[57], b. 1881[58]; Adolf Meyer[59]; and Eberhard Boerma[60], a philosopher[61], 1893–1988[62].

Recognition

Rudolf Christoph Eucken received the Nobel Prize in Literature[63].

Personal Life

Rudolf Christoph Eucken was married to Irene Eucken[15]. A child of him was Walter Eucken[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 14, 1926[5], September 15, 1926[12], and 1926[13]. Rudolf Christoph Eucken passed away in Jena[4]. Burial took place at Aurich Stadtfriedhof[14].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Christoph Eucken ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

His notable doctoral advisees include Maria Bezobrazova[66], a journalist[67], 1857–1914[68], of Russian Empire[69], specialised in philosophy[70].

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Christoph Eucken born?

Born in Aurich[2], Rudolf Christoph Eucken…

Where did Rudolf Christoph Eucken die?

Rudolf Christoph Eucken passed away in Jena[4].

Who was Rudolf Christoph Eucken married to?

Rudolf Christoph Eucken's spouses include Irene Eucken[15].

What did Rudolf Christoph Eucken do for work?

Rudolf Christoph Eucken worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and prose writer[9].

Where did Rudolf Christoph Eucken go to school?

Rudolf Christoph Eucken was educated at University of Göttingen[27] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[32].

What awards did Rudolf Christoph Eucken receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[63].

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