Wolfhart Pannenberg

German theologian (1928–2014)
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Wolfhart Pannenberg

Summary

Wolfhart Pannenberg is a human[1]. He was born in Szczecin[2]. He was born on October 2, 1928[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on September 4, 2014[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (441 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Wolfhart Pannenberg's place of birth was Szczecin[2].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg died in Munich[4].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg was born on October 2, 1928[3].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg died on September 4, 2014[5].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg worked as a theologian[6].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg worked as a writer[7].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg's field of work was systematic theology[12].
  • Among Wolfhart Pannenberg's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13].
  • Among Wolfhart Pannenberg's employers was Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[14].
  • Among Wolfhart Pannenberg's employers was Theological College Wuppertal/Bethel[15].
  • Among Wolfhart Pannenberg's employers was Harvard University[16].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg was employed by University of Chicago[17].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[19].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg was educated at Heidelberg University[20].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg was educated at University of Basel[21].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg received the Bavarian Order of Merit[22].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg received the honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[24].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg received the honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[25].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg received the honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[26].
  • Wolfhart Pannenberg received the honorary doctor of Babeș-Bolyai University[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Szczecin[2], Wolfhart Pannenberg… he was born on October 2, 1928[3].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31]; University of Göttingen[19], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]; Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1386[38], headquartered in Heidelberg[39]; and University of Basel[21], a public research university[40], in Switzerland[41], founded in 1460[42], headquartered in Basel[43]. Wolfhart Pannenberg earned the academic degree of doctorate[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and philosopher[9]. Wolfhart Pannenberg's field of work was systematic theology[12]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13], a public research university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1472[47], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[48]; Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[14], a public university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1477[51], headquartered in Mainz[52]; Theological College Wuppertal/Bethel[15], a church college[53], in Germany[54], founded in 2007[55]; Harvard University[16], a private university[56], in United States[57], founded in 1636[58], headquartered in Cambridge[59]; and University of Chicago[17], a private university[60], in United States[61], founded in 1890[62], headquartered in Chicago[63].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[22], an order of merit[64], in Germany[65], founded in 1957[66]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23], an order[67], in Germany[68], founded in 1980[69]; honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[24], an award[70], in United Kingdom[71]; honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[25], an award[72], in United Kingdom[73]; honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[26], an award[74], in United Kingdom[75]; and honorary doctor of Babeș-Bolyai University[27], an award[76], in Romania[77].

Personal Life

Wolfhart Pannenberg's religion is recorded as Christianity[78].

Death and Burial

Wolfhart Pannenberg died on September 4, 2014[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Wolfhart Pannenberg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (441 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

He has been cited as an influence by Eberhard Jüngel[81], a theologian[82], 1934–2021[83], of Germany[84], awarded the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[85], specialised in Protestant theology[86].

FAQs

Where was Wolfhart Pannenberg born?

Born in Szczecin[2], Wolfhart Pannenberg…

Where did Wolfhart Pannenberg die?

Wolfhart Pannenberg passed away in Munich[4].

What did Wolfhart Pannenberg do for work?

Wolfhart Pannenberg worked as theologian[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and philosopher[9].

Where did Wolfhart Pannenberg go to school?

Wolfhart Pannenberg was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], University of Göttingen[19], Heidelberg University[20], and University of Basel[21].

What awards did Wolfhart Pannenberg receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[22], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23], honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[24], and honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[25].

Who did Wolfhart Pannenberg influence?

Wolfhart Pannenberg has been cited as an influence by Eberhard Jüngel[81].

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