Ferdinand Tönnies

German sociologist, economist and philosopher (1855–1936)
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Ferdinand Tönnies

Summary

Ferdinand Tönnies is a human[1]. He was born in Oldenswort[2]. He was born on July 26, 1855[3]. He passed away in Kiel[4]. He died on April 9, 1936[5]. He worked as a sociologist[6], economist[7], philosopher[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (817 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand Tönnies was born in Oldenswort[2].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies passed away in Kiel[4].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies was born on July 26, 1855[3].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies died on April 9, 1936[5].
  • Burial took place at Eichhof Park Cemetery[12].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies was married to Marie Tönnies[13].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies worked as a sociologist[6].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies's professions included economist[7].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies's professions included writer[10].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies's professions included state political scientist[15].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies's field of work was sociology[16].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies held the position of Geheimrat[17].
  • Among Ferdinand Tönnies's employers was Kiel University[18].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies's education included a stint at University of Bonn[19].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[20].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies was educated at Leipzig University[22].
  • A notable student of Ferdinand Tönnies was Erich Rothacker[23].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[24].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies received the Merit Cross for War Aid[25].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies is recorded as male[26].
  • Ferdinand Tönnies's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand Tönnies's place of birth was Oldenswort[2]. He was born on July 26, 1855[3].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[19], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31]; Friedrich Schiller University Jena[20], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1558[34], headquartered in Jena[35]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39]; and Leipzig University[22], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1409[42], headquartered in Leipzig[43]. Studied under Wilhelm Wundt[44], a philosopher[45], 1832–1920[46], of Germany[47], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[48], specialised in physiology[49]; Ernst Engel[50], an economist[51], 1821–1897[52], of Kingdom of Saxony[53], awarded the Oberregierungsrat[54]; Adolph Wagner[55], an economist[56], 1835–1917[57], of Kingdom of Prussia[58], specialised in economics[59]; Richard Boeckh[60], a statistician[61], 1824–1907[62], of German Empire[63]; and Theodor Storm[64], a poet[65], 1817–1888[66], of Kingdom of Prussia[67], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[68].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[6], economist[7], philosopher[8], university teacher[9], writer[10], and state political scientist[15]. Ferdinand Tönnies's field of work was sociology[16]. He was employed by Kiel University[18]. He held the position of Geheimrat[17]. A notable student of him was Erich Rothacker[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[24], a grade of an order[69], in Finland[70], founded in 1918[71] and Merit Cross for War Aid[25], an award[72], in Germany[73], founded in 1916[74].

Personal Life

Among Ferdinand Tönnies's spouses was Marie Tönnies[13]. Political affiliations include Social Democratic Party of Germany[75], a political party[76], in Germany[77], founded in 1863[78] and National-Social Association[79], a former liberal party[80], in Germany[81], founded in 1896[82], headquartered in Leipzig[83].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand Tönnies died on April 9, 1936[5]. He passed away in Kiel[4]. He is buried at Eichhof Park Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand Tönnies ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (817 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

He is credited with the discovery of global society[86], an identity[87]. Works attributed to him include Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft[88], a literary work[89].

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Tönnies born?

Born in Oldenswort[2], Ferdinand Tönnies…

Where did Ferdinand Tönnies die?

Ferdinand Tönnies passed away in Kiel[4].

Who was Ferdinand Tönnies married to?

Ferdinand Tönnies's spouses include Marie Tönnies[13].

What did Ferdinand Tönnies do for work?

Ferdinand Tönnies worked as sociologist[6], economist[7], philosopher[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10].

Where did Ferdinand Tönnies go to school?

Ferdinand Tönnies was educated at University of Bonn[19], Friedrich Schiller University Jena[20], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], and Leipzig University[22].

What awards did Ferdinand Tönnies receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[24] and Merit Cross for War Aid[25].

What did Ferdinand Tönnies discover?

Ferdinand Tönnies is credited as discoverer of global society[86].

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