Susanne Langer

American philosopher (1895–1985)
Person human Q466026
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Susanne Langer

Summary

Susanne Langer is a human[1]. Born in Manhattan[2], she… she was born on December 20, 1895[3]. She died in Old Lyme[4]. She died on July 17, 1985[5]. She worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Susanne Langer's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
  • Susanne Langer passed away in Old Lyme[4].
  • Susanne Langer was born on December 20, 1895[3].
  • Susanne Langer died on July 17, 1985[5].
  • Susanne Langer was married to William L. Langer[10].
  • Susanne Langer held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Susanne Langer worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Susanne Langer's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Susanne Langer worked as a writer[8].
  • Susanne Langer's field of work was philosophy of mind[12].
  • Susanne Langer was educated at Radcliffe College[13].
  • Susanne Langer's education included a stint at Harvard University[14].
  • Susanne Langer received the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[15].
  • Susanne Langer received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • Susanne Langer was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Susanne Langer is recorded as female[18].
  • Susanne Langer's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Susanne Langer's Commons category is recorded as Susanne Langer[20].
  • Susanne Langer's family name is recorded as Langer[21].
  • Susanne Langer's family name is recorded as Knauth[22].
  • Susanne Langer's given name is recorded as Susanne[23].
  • Susanne Langer's given name is recorded as Katherina[24].
  • Susanne Langer's described by source is recorded as American Women Writers[25].
  • Susanne Langer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Susanne Langer's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Susanne Langer'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Manhattan[2], Susanne Langer… she was born on December 20, 1895[3].

Education

Educated at Radcliffe College[13], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1879[30] and Harvard University[14], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Susanne Langer's field of work was philosophy of mind[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[15], a hall of fame[35], in United States[36] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], a fellowship award[37].

Personal Life

Susanne Langer was married to William L. Langer[10].

Death and Burial

Susanne Langer died on July 17, 1985[5]. She died in Old Lyme[4].

Why It Matters

Susanne Langer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

She has been cited as an influence by Walker Percy[40], a writer[41], 1916–1990[42], of United States[43], awarded the St. Louis Literary Award[44].

FAQs

Where was Susanne Langer born?

Susanne Langer was born in Manhattan[2].

Where did Susanne Langer die?

Susanne Langer passed away in Old Lyme[4].

Who was Susanne Langer married to?

Susanne Langer's spouses include William L. Langer[10].

What did Susanne Langer do for work?

Susanne Langer worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Susanne Langer go to school?

Susanne Langer was educated at Radcliffe College[13] and Harvard University[14].

What awards did Susanne Langer receive?

Honors received include Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[15] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].

Who did Susanne Langer influence?

Susanne Langer has been cited as an influence by Walker Percy[40].

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  12. [8] . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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