Rudolf von Gneist

German politician (1816–1895)
Person human Q63035
Rudolf von Gneist
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Rudolf von Gneist

Summary

Rudolf von Gneist is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on August 13, 1816[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on July 22, 1895[5]. He worked as a politician[6], university teacher[7], lawyer[8], writer[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf von Gneist was born in Berlin[2].
  • Rudolf von Gneist died in Berlin[4].
  • Rudolf von Gneist was born on August 13, 1816[3].
  • Rudolf von Gneist was born on 1816[12].
  • Rudolf von Gneist died on July 22, 1895[5].
  • Rudolf von Gneist died on 1895[13].
  • Rudolf von Gneist is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[14].
  • Rudolf von Gneist was married to Marie von Gneist[15].
  • Rudolf von Gneist held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
  • Rudolf von Gneist's professions included politician[6].
  • Rudolf von Gneist worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Rudolf von Gneist's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Rudolf von Gneist worked as a writer[9].
  • Rudolf von Gneist worked as a jurist[10].
  • Rudolf von Gneist's field of work was jurisprudence[17].
  • Rudolf von Gneist held the position of member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[18].
  • Rudolf von Gneist held the position of Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[19].
  • Rudolf von Gneist was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[20].
  • Among Rudolf von Gneist's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
  • Rudolf von Gneist's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].
  • A notable student of Rudolf von Gneist was Itō Hirobumi[23].
  • Rudolf von Gneist received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24].
  • Rudolf von Gneist was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Rudolf von Gneist was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[26].
  • Rudolf von Gneist was a member of Q821451[27].

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Origins and Family

Rudolf von Gneist was born in Berlin[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 13, 1816[3] and 1816[12].

Education

Rudolf von Gneist's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22]. He studied under Friedrich Carl von Savigny[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], university teacher[7], lawyer[8], writer[9], and jurist[10]. Rudolf von Gneist's field of work was jurisprudence[17]. Employers include Frederick William University Berlin[20], a university[29], in Prussia[30], founded in 1828[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[18], a position[36], in German Reich[37], founded in 1871[38] and Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[19], a position[39], in Prussia[40]. A notable student of him was Itō Hirobumi[23]. He supervised Max Weber as a doctoral student[41].

Recognition

Rudolf von Gneist received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24].

Personal Life

Among Rudolf von Gneist's spouses was Marie von Gneist[15]. He was affiliated with the National Liberal Party[42].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 22, 1895[5] and 1895[13]. Rudolf von Gneist died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[14].

Why It Matters

Rudolf von Gneist ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

His notable doctoral advisees include Max Weber[45], a jurist[46], 1864–1920[47], of Kingdom of Prussia[48], specialised in sociology of religion[49].

FAQs

Where was Rudolf von Gneist born?

Rudolf von Gneist's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Rudolf von Gneist die?

Rudolf von Gneist passed away in Berlin[4].

Who was Rudolf von Gneist married to?

Rudolf von Gneist's spouses include Marie von Gneist[15].

What did Rudolf von Gneist do for work?

Rudolf von Gneist worked as politician[6], university teacher[7], lawyer[8], writer[9], and jurist[10].

Where did Rudolf von Gneist go to school?

Rudolf von Gneist was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].

What awards did Rudolf von Gneist receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24].

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  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [42] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  18. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Q107642470. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  27. [23] . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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