Rudolf von Thadden

German historian (1932-2015)
Person human Q75572
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Rudolf von Thadden

Summary

Rudolf von Thadden is a human[1]. He was born in Trzygłów, West Pomeranian Voivodeship[2]. He was born on +1932-06-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Göttingen[4]. He died on +2015-11-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], non-fiction writer[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf von Thadden's place of birth was Trzygłów, West Pomeranian Voivodeship[2].
  • Rudolf von Thadden died in Göttingen[4].
  • Rudolf von Thadden was born on +1932-06-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Rudolf von Thadden was born on +1932-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Rudolf von Thadden died on +2015-11-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Göttingen[12].
  • Rudolf von Thadden's father was Reinold von Thadden-Trieglaff[13].
  • Rudolf von Thadden's mother was Elisabeth Baronin von Thüngen[14].
  • Rudolf von Thadden was married to Wiebke Thadden[15].
  • A child of Rudolf von Thadden was Elisabeth von Thadden[16].
  • A child of Rudolf von Thadden was Ernst-Ludwig von Thadden[17].
  • A child of Rudolf von Thadden was Leopold von Thadden[18].
  • Rudolf von Thadden held citizenship in Germany[19].
  • Rudolf von Thadden worked as a historian[6].
  • Rudolf von Thadden's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Rudolf von Thadden worked as a non-fiction writer[8].
  • Rudolf von Thadden worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Rudolf von Thadden held the position of director[20].
  • Rudolf von Thadden held the position of president[21].
  • Rudolf von Thadden was employed by University of Göttingen[22].
  • Rudolf von Thadden was employed by School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[23].
  • Among Rudolf von Thadden's employers was Leibniz University Hannover[24].
  • Rudolf von Thadden was educated at University of Göttingen[25].
  • Rudolf von Thadden was educated at University of Tübingen[26].
  • Rudolf von Thadden received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Rudolf von Thadden's place of birth was Trzygłów, West Pomeranian Voivodeship[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1932-06-20T00:00:00Z[3] and +1932-01-01T00:00:00Z[11]. His father was Reinold von Thadden-Trieglaff[13]. His mother was Elisabeth Baronin von Thüngen[14].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[25], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and University of Tübingen[26], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1477[34], headquartered in Tübingen[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], non-fiction writer[8], and philosopher[9]. Employers include University of Göttingen[22], a campus university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1734[38], headquartered in Göttingen[39]; School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[23], a public university[40], in France[41], founded in 1975[42], headquartered in Paris[43]; and Leibniz University Hannover[24], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1831[46], headquartered in Hanover[47]. Positions held include director[20], a profession[48] and president[21], a corporate title[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[50], in France[51]; Order of Merit of Brandenburg[52], an order of merit[53], in Germany[54], founded in 2005[55]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[56], a grade of an order[57], in Germany[58]; and Medal of Honor of Göttingen City[59], an award[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1953[62].

Personal Life

Among Rudolf von Thadden's spouses was Wiebke Thadden[15]. Children include Elisabeth von Thadden[16], a journalist[63], b. 1961[64], of Germany[65]; Ernst-Ludwig von Thadden[17], an economist[66], b. 1959[67], of Germany[68]; and Leopold von Thadden[18], b. 1965[69].

Death and Burial

Rudolf von Thadden died on +2015-11-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Göttingen[4]. He is buried at Göttingen[12].

Why It Matters

Rudolf von Thadden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Rudolf von Thadden born?

Rudolf von Thadden was born in Trzygłów, West Pomeranian Voivodeship[2].

Where did Rudolf von Thadden die?

Rudolf von Thadden passed away in Göttingen[4].

Who were Rudolf von Thadden's parents?

Rudolf von Thadden's father was Reinold von Thadden-Trieglaff[13]. Rudolf von Thadden's mother was Elisabeth Baronin von Thüngen[14].

Who was Rudolf von Thadden married to?

Rudolf von Thadden's spouses include Wiebke Thadden[15].

What did Rudolf von Thadden do for work?

Rudolf von Thadden worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], non-fiction writer[8], and philosopher[9].

Where did Rudolf von Thadden go to school?

Rudolf von Thadden was educated at University of Göttingen[25] and University of Tübingen[26].

What awards did Rudolf von Thadden receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[27], Order of Merit of Brandenburg[52], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[56], and Medal of Honor of Göttingen City[59].

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    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Place of birth Trzygłów, West Pomeranian Voivodeship
    Child Elisabeth von Thadden, Ernst-Ludwig von Thadden, Leopold von Thadden
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