Werner Sombart

German economist, sociologist, historian (1863-1941)
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Werner Sombart
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Werner Sombart was born on January 19, 1863, in Ermsleben [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. He died on May 18, 1941, in Berlin [1][7][2][3][4][5][6]. His professional roles included economist, sociologist, university teacher, and historian [1]. He received his education at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin .

Sombart was employed by Frederick William University Berlin, Handelshochschule Berlin, and the University of Wrocław . His intellectual work was influenced by Max Weber . He was married to Corina Sombart [8]. Following his death, he was buried at Waldfriedhof Dahlem .

Werner Sombart

Summary

Werner Sombart is a human[1]. Born in Ermsleben[2], he… he was born on January 19, 1863[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on May 18, 1941[5]. He worked as an economist[6], sociologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (585 views/month, #7,083 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ermsleben[2], Werner Sombart…
  • Werner Sombart died in Berlin[4].
  • Werner Sombart was born on January 19, 1863[3].
  • Werner Sombart died on May 18, 1941[5].
  • Werner Sombart is buried at Waldfriedhof Dahlem[11].
  • Werner Sombart's father was Anton Ludwig Sombart[12].
  • Werner Sombart was married to Corina Sombart[13].
  • A child of Werner Sombart was Ninetta Sombart[14].
  • A child of Werner Sombart was Nicolaus Sombart[15].
  • Werner Sombart held citizenship in German Reich[16].
  • Werner Sombart worked as an economist[6].
  • Werner Sombart's professions included sociologist[7].
  • Werner Sombart's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Werner Sombart's professions included historian[9].
  • Werner Sombart's field of work was economics[17].
  • Werner Sombart's field of work was sociology[18].
  • Werner Sombart's field of work was economic history[19].
  • Werner Sombart was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[20].
  • Among Werner Sombart's employers was Handelshochschule Berlin[21].
  • Among Werner Sombart's employers was University of Wrocław[22].
  • Werner Sombart was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
  • Werner Sombart's doctoral advisor was Gustav von Schmoller[24].
  • Werner Sombart's doctoral advisor was Adolph Wagner[25].
  • A notable student of Werner Sombart was Ramón Carande[26].
  • A notable student of Werner Sombart was Emmy Wagner[27].

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Origins and Family

Werner Sombart was born in Ermsleben[2]. He was born on January 19, 1863[3]. His father was Anton Ludwig Sombart[12].

Education

Werner Sombart's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23]. Doctoral advisors include Gustav von Schmoller[24], an economist[28], 1838–1917[29], of Kingdom of Prussia[30], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[31], specialised in economics[32] and Adolph Wagner[25], an economist[33], 1835–1917[34], of Kingdom of Prussia[35], specialised in economics[36]. He studied under Gustav von Schmoller[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], sociologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. Fields of work include economics[17], an academic discipline[38]; sociology[18], an academic discipline[39]; and economic history[19], an academic discipline[40]. Employers include Frederick William University Berlin[20], a university[41], in Prussia[42], founded in 1828[43]; Handelshochschule Berlin[21], a business school[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1906[46]; and University of Wrocław[22], a university[47], in Poland[48], founded in 1702[49]. Notable students include Ramón Carande[26] and Emmy Wagner[27]. Doctoral students include Wassily Leontief[50], an economist[51], 1906–1999[52], of Russian Empire[53], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[54], specialised in economics[55]; William John Fellner[56], an economist[57], 1905–1983[58], of Hungary[59], awarded the Bernhard Harms Prize[60]; and Walter Adolf Jöhr[61], an economist[62], 1910–1987[63], of Switzerland[64], specialised in economics[65].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Werner Sombart is The Jews and Modern Capitalism[66].

Personal Life

Among Werner Sombart's spouses was Corina Sombart[13]. Children include Ninetta Sombart[14], an artist[67], 1925–2019[68] and Nicolaus Sombart[15], a sociologist[69], 1923–2008[70], of Germany[71], specialised in sociology of culture[72].

Death and Burial

Werner Sombart died on May 18, 1941[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Waldfriedhof Dahlem[11].

Why It Matters

Werner Sombart ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (585 views/month, #7,083 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

He has been cited as an influence by Ramiro de Maeztu[75], a poet[76], 1874–1936[77], of Spain[78].

His notable doctoral advisees include Wassily Leontief[79], an economist[80], 1906–1999[81], of Russian Empire[82], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[83], specialised in economics[84] and William John Fellner[85], an economist[86], 1905–1983[87], of Hungary[88], awarded the Bernhard Harms Prize[89].

FAQs

Where was Werner Sombart born?

Born in Ermsleben[2], Werner Sombart…

Where did Werner Sombart die?

Werner Sombart passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Werner Sombart's parents?

Werner Sombart's father was Anton Ludwig Sombart[12].

Who was Werner Sombart married to?

Werner Sombart's spouses include Corina Sombart[13].

What did Werner Sombart do for work?

Werner Sombart worked as economist[6], sociologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9].

Where did Werner Sombart go to school?

Werner Sombart was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].

Who did Werner Sombart influence?

Werner Sombart has been cited as an influence by Ramiro de Maeztu[75].

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