Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher

German economist (1817–1894)
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Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher

Summary

Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hanover[2]. He was born on October 21, 1817[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on June 4, 1894[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], economist[7], historian[8], and pedagogue[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher was born in Hanover[2].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher died in Leipzig[4].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher was born on October 21, 1817[3].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher died on June 4, 1894[5].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's father was Q55860114[11].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher was married to Constanze Roscher[12].
  • A child of Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher was Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher[13].
  • A child of Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher was Bertha Windisch[14].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher held citizenship in Kingdom of Hanover[16].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[17].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's professions included economist[7].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's professions included historian[8].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's professions included pedagogue[9].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's field of work was economics[18].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher was employed by University of Göttingen[19].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher was employed by Leipzig University[20].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[22].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[23].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[24].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher received the Honorary doctor of the University of Bologna[25].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher received the honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[26].
  • Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher received the honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's place of birth was Hanover[2]. He was born on October 21, 1817[3]. His father was Q55860114[11].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[22], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and Frederick William University Berlin[23], a university[32], in Prussia[33], founded in 1828[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], economist[7], historian[8], and pedagogue[9]. Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's field of work was economics[18]. Employers include University of Göttingen[19], a campus university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1734[37], headquartered in Göttingen[38]; Leipzig University[20], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1409[41], headquartered in Leipzig[42]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], a comprehensive university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1809[45], headquartered in Berlin[46]. Doctoral students include Heinrich von Treitschke[47], a historian of Modern Age[48], 1834–1896[49], of Kingdom of Saxony[50], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[51], specialised in politics[52]; Ernst Hasse[53], a politician[54], 1846–1908[55], of Kingdom of Saxony[56]; F. W. R. Zimmermann[57], a tax inspector[58], 1851–1928[59], of Germany[60]; and Otto Dittmann[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[24], an order[62], in Germany[63], founded in 1980[64]; Honorary doctor of the University of Bologna[25], an award[65], in Italy[66]; honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[26], an award[67], in Germany[68]; honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[27], an award[69], in Germany[70]; and honorary citizen of Leipzig[71], an award[72], in Germany[73].

Personal Life

Among Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's spouses was Constanze Roscher[12]. Children include Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher[13], a secondary school teacher[74], 1845–1923[75], of Germany[76], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Athens[77] and Bertha Windisch[14], 1873–1927[78].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher died on June 4, 1894[5]. He died in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

His notable doctoral advisees include Heinrich von Treitschke[81], a historian of Modern Age[82], 1834–1896[83], of Kingdom of Saxony[84], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[85], specialised in politics[86] and Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk[87], an economist[88], 1851–1914[89], of Austria–Hungary[90], specialised in economics[91].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher born?

Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's place of birth was Hanover[2].

Where did Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher die?

Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher passed away in Leipzig[4].

Who were Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's parents?

Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's father was Q55860114[11].

Who was Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher married to?

Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher's spouses include Constanze Roscher[12].

What did Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher do for work?

Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher worked as university teacher[6], economist[7], historian[8], and pedagogue[9].

Where did Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher go to school?

Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher was educated at University of Göttingen[22] and Frederick William University Berlin[23].

What awards did Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[24], Honorary doctor of the University of Bologna[25], honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[26], and honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[27].

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