Adolf von Harnack

Baltic German theologian and prominent church historian (1851–1930)
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Adolf von Harnack

Summary

Adolf von Harnack is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tartu[2]. He was born on May 7, 1851[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on June 10, 1930[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], librarian[7], church historian[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,465 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tartu[2], Adolf von Harnack…
  • Adolf von Harnack passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • Adolf von Harnack was born on May 7, 1851[3].
  • Adolf von Harnack was born on January 1, 1851[12].
  • Adolf von Harnack died on June 10, 1930[5].
  • Adolf von Harnack died on January 1, 1930[13].
  • Adolf von Harnack is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[14].
  • Adolf von Harnack's father was Theodosius Harnack[15].
  • Adolf von Harnack's mother was Marie Harnack[16].
  • Among Adolf von Harnack's spouses was Amalie von Harnack[17].
  • A child of Adolf von Harnack was Ernst von Harnack[18].
  • Adolf von Harnack held citizenship in Germany[19].
  • Adolf von Harnack held citizenship in Russian Empire[20].
  • Adolf von Harnack's professions included theologian[6].
  • Adolf von Harnack's professions included librarian[7].
  • Adolf von Harnack's professions included church historian[8].
  • Adolf von Harnack's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Adolf von Harnack worked as a writer[10].
  • Adolf von Harnack worked as a historian of religion[21].
  • Adolf von Harnack held the position of library director[22].
  • Adolf von Harnack was employed by Leipzig University[23].
  • Adolf von Harnack was employed by University of Marburg[24].
  • Among Adolf von Harnack's employers was University of Giessen[25].
  • Among Adolf von Harnack's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[26].
  • Among Adolf von Harnack's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tartu[2], Adolf von Harnack… Recorded date of birth include May 7, 1851[3] and January 1, 1851[12]. His father was Theodosius Harnack[15]. His mother was Marie Harnack[16].

Education

Educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[28], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[29], in Russian Empire[30], founded in 1803[31], headquartered in Tartu[32] and Leipzig University[33], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1409[36], headquartered in Leipzig[37]. Doctoral advisors include Moritz Wilhelm Drobisch[38], a mathematician[39], 1802–1896[40], of Kingdom of Saxony[41], awarded the honorary citizen of Leipzig[42], specialised in Johann Friedrich Herbart[43] and Adolf Ebert[44]. Adolf von Harnack earned the academic degree of doctorate[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], librarian[7], church historian[8], university teacher[9], writer[10], and historian of religion[21]. Employers include Leipzig University[23], a public university[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1409[48], headquartered in Leipzig[49]; University of Marburg[24], a public university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1527[52], headquartered in Marburg[53]; University of Giessen[25], a public university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1607[56], headquartered in Giessen[57]; Frederick William University Berlin[26], a university[58], in Prussia[59], founded in 1828[60]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27], a comprehensive university[61], in Germany[62], founded in 1809[63], headquartered in Berlin[64]. Adolf von Harnack held the position of library director[22]. Notable students include Otto Schmiedel[65] and Erwand Ter-Minassiantz[66]. Doctoral students include Heinrich Scholz[67] and George Robert Olshausen[68].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[69], a civil decoration[70], in Prussia[71], founded in 1842[72]; Harnack medal[73], a science award[74], in Germany[75]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[76], an order[77], in Germany[78], founded in 1980[79]; and Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[80], an award[81], in Weimar Republic[82], founded in 1922[83].

Personal Life

Adolf von Harnack was married to Amalie von Harnack[17]. A child of him was Ernst von Harnack[18]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[84].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 10, 1930[5] and January 1, 1930[13]. Adolf von Harnack passed away in Heidelberg[4]. Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[14].

Why It Matters

Adolf von Harnack ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,465 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

He has been cited as an influence by Karl Barth[87], a theologian[88], 1886–1968[89], of Switzerland[90], awarded the Sigmund Freud Prize[91].

His notable doctoral advisees include Heinrich Scholz[92], a mathematician[93], 1884–1956[94], of Germany[95].

FAQs

Where was Adolf von Harnack born?

Born in Tartu[2], Adolf von Harnack…

Where did Adolf von Harnack die?

Adolf von Harnack passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Who were Adolf von Harnack's parents?

Adolf von Harnack's father was Theodosius Harnack[15]. Adolf von Harnack's mother was Marie Harnack[16].

Who was Adolf von Harnack married to?

Adolf von Harnack's spouses include Amalie von Harnack[17].

What did Adolf von Harnack do for work?

Adolf von Harnack worked as theologian[6], librarian[7], church historian[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10].

Where did Adolf von Harnack go to school?

Adolf von Harnack was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[28] and Leipzig University[33].

What awards did Adolf von Harnack receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[69], Harnack medal[73], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[76], and Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[80].

Who did Adolf von Harnack influence?

Adolf von Harnack has been cited as an influence by Karl Barth[87].

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