Carl Menger
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Summary
Carl Menger was born on February 23, 1840[1], in Nowy Sącz[2]. He died on February 26, 1921[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as an economist[5] and professor[6].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vienna Central Cemetery[7]
- Father: Anton Menger[8]
- Child: Karl Menger[9]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[10], Austrian Empire[11], Austria–Hungary[12]
- Field of work: economics[13]
- Position held: Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[14]
- Employer: University of Vienna[15]
- Educated at: Jagiellonian University[16], University of Vienna[17], Charles University[18]
- Doctoral advisor: Lorenz von Stein[19]
- Student: Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk[20], Friedrich von Wieser[21]
- Notable work: Principles of Economics[22]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[23]
- Member of: Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Doctoral student: Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk[26], Friedrich von Wieser[27], Frank Fetter[28]
- Family name: Menger[29]
- Given name: Carl[30]
- Relative: Mansuet Johann Kosel[31]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], BEIC Digital Library[33], mises.at[34], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[35], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], New International Encyclopedia[37], Neue Deutsche Biographie[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[39]
- Name in native language: Carl Menger[40]
- Different from: Karl Menger[41]
Why It Matters
Carl Menger has been cited as an influence by Ayn Rand[42], a playwright[43], 1905–1982[44], of Russian Empire[45], awarded the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[46], specialised in objectivism[47] and Friedrich von Wieser[48], an economist[49], 1851–1926[50], of Austria–Hungary[51], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[52].
Works attributed to him include Principles of Economics[53], a book[54], founded in 1871[55].
His notable doctoral advisees include Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk[56], an economist[57], 1851–1914[58], of Austria–Hungary[59], specialised in economics[60]; Friedrich von Wieser[61], an economist[62], 1851–1926[63], of Austria–Hungary[64], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[65]; and Frank Fetter[66], an economist[67], 1863–1949[68], of United States[69], specialised in economic history[70].
FAQs
Where was Carl Menger born?
Carl Menger was born in Nowy Sącz[2].
Where did Carl Menger die?
Carl Menger passed away in Vienna[4].
Who were Carl Menger's parents?
Carl Menger's father was Anton Menger[8].
What did Carl Menger do for work?
Carl Menger worked as an economist[5] and professor[6].
Where did Carl Menger go to school?
Carl Menger was educated at Jagiellonian University[16], University of Vienna[17], and Charles University[18].
What awards did Carl Menger receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[23].
Who did Carl Menger influence?
Carl Menger has been cited as an influence by Ayn Rand[42] and Friedrich von Wieser[48].