Rudolf Otto
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Summary
Rudolf Otto is a human[1]. His place of birth was Peine[2]. He was born on September 25, 1869[3]. He passed away in Marburg[4]. He died on March 7, 1937[5]. He worked as a politician[6], philosopher[7], non-fiction writer[8], university teacher[9], and religious studies scholar[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (790 views/month, #7,147 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Peine[2].
- Rudolf Otto passed away in Marburg[4].
- Rudolf Otto was born on September 25, 1869[3].
- Rudolf Otto died on March 7, 1937[5].
- Burial took place at Main Cemetery of Marburg[12].
- Rudolf Otto's mother was Katharina Karoline Henriette Sophie Otto[13].
- Rudolf Otto held citizenship in German Reich[14].
- Rudolf Otto's professions included politician[6].
- Rudolf Otto's professions included philosopher[7].
- Rudolf Otto worked as a non-fiction writer[8].
- Rudolf Otto's professions included university teacher[9].
- Rudolf Otto's professions included religious studies scholar[10].
- Rudolf Otto worked as a member of parliament[15].
- Rudolf Otto held the position of Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[16].
- Rudolf Otto held the position of Member of Landtag of Prussia[17].
- Rudolf Otto was employed by University of Marburg[18].
- Among Rudolf Otto's employers was University of Wrocław[19].
- Rudolf Otto was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[20].
- Rudolf Otto received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[21].
- Rudolf Otto's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].
- Rudolf Otto is recorded as male[23].
- Rudolf Otto's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Rudolf Otto was affiliated with the German Democratic Party[25].
- Rudolf Otto was affiliated with the National Liberal Party[26].
- Rudolf Otto's Commons category is recorded as Rudolf Otto[27].
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Origins and Family
Rudolf Otto was born in Peine[2]. He was born on September 25, 1869[3]. His mother was Katharina Karoline Henriette Sophie Otto[13].
Education
Rudolf Otto's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], philosopher[7], non-fiction writer[8], university teacher[9], religious studies scholar[10], and member of parliament[15]. Employers include University of Marburg[18], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1527[30], headquartered in Marburg[31] and University of Wrocław[19], a university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1702[34]. Positions held include Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[16], a position[35], in Prussia[36] and Member of Landtag of Prussia[17], a position[37], in Weimar Republic[38].
Recognition
Rudolf Otto received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[21].
Personal Life
Rudolf Otto's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22]. Political affiliations include German Democratic Party[25], a political party[39], in Weimar Republic[40], founded in 1918[41], headquartered in Berlin[42] and National Liberal Party[26], a political party[43], in German Reich[44], founded in 1867[45].
Death and Burial
Rudolf Otto died on March 7, 1937[5]. He died in Marburg[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[46]. He is buried at Main Cemetery of Marburg[12].
Why It Matters
Rudolf Otto ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (790 views/month, #7,147 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by Mircea Eliade[49], an anthropologist[50], 1907–1986[51], of Kingdom of Romania[52], awarded the Gordon J. Laing Award[53], specialised in religious studies[54].
He is credited with the discovery of Numen[55], a religious concept[56].
FAQs
Where was Rudolf Otto born?
Born in Peine[2].
Where did Rudolf Otto die?
Rudolf Otto died in Marburg[4].
Who were Rudolf Otto's parents?
Rudolf Otto's mother was Katharina Karoline Henriette Sophie Otto[13].
What did Rudolf Otto do for work?
Rudolf Otto worked as politician[6], philosopher[7], non-fiction writer[8], university teacher[9], and religious studies scholar[10].
Where did Rudolf Otto go to school?
Rudolf Otto was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[20].
What awards did Rudolf Otto receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[21].
Who did Rudolf Otto influence?
Rudolf Otto has been cited as an influence by Mircea Eliade[49].
What did Rudolf Otto discover?
Rudolf Otto is credited as discoverer of Numen[55].