Friedrich Hayek
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Friedrich Hayek
Summary
Friedrich Hayek is a human[1]. He was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on May 8, 1899[3]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He worked as an economist[5], philosopher[6], historian[7], political scientist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,958 views/month, #5,809 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Vienna[2], Friedrich Hayek…
- Friedrich Hayek's place of birth was Vienna[11].
- Friedrich Hayek passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
- Friedrich Hayek was born on May 8, 1899[3].
- Burial took place at Neustifter Friedhof[12].
- Friedrich Hayek's father was August von Hayek[13].
- Friedrich Hayek was married to Helen Berta Maria von Fritsch[14].
- Friedrich Hayek was married to Helene Bitterlich[15].
- A child of Friedrich Hayek was Laurence Hayek[16].
- A child of Friedrich Hayek was Christine von Hayek[17].
- Friedrich Hayek held citizenship in Austria[18].
- Friedrich Hayek held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
- Friedrich Hayek's professions included economist[5].
- Friedrich Hayek's professions included philosopher[6].
- Friedrich Hayek worked as a historian[7].
- Friedrich Hayek worked as a political scientist[8].
- Friedrich Hayek's professions included university teacher[9].
- Friedrich Hayek's field of work was economics[20].
- Friedrich Hayek's field of work was philosophy[21].
- Friedrich Hayek's field of work was political philosophy[22].
- Friedrich Hayek's field of work was economic theory[23].
- Friedrich Hayek's field of work was liberalism[24].
- Friedrich Hayek's field of work was social philosophy[25].
- Friedrich Hayek held the position of president[26].
- Among Friedrich Hayek's employers was University of Salzburg[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Vienna[2], a federal capital[28], in Austria[29], founded in -0100[30]. Friedrich Hayek was born on May 8, 1899[3]. His father was August von Hayek[13].
Education
Educated at University of Vienna[31], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1365[34], headquartered in Vienna[35]. Doctoral advisors include Ludwig von Mises[36] and Friedrich von Wieser[37]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Juridical Science[38] and Russian and Ukrainian PhD in Political Science[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include economist[5], philosopher[6], historian[7], political scientist[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include economics[20], an academic discipline[40]; philosophy[21], an academic discipline[41]; political philosophy[22], a branch of philosophy[42]; economic theory[23]; liberalism[24], a political philosophy[43]; and social philosophy[25], a branch of philosophy[44]. Employers include University of Salzburg[27], a university[45], in Austria[46], founded in 1962[47], headquartered in Salzburg[48]; University of Freiburg[49], a public university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1457[52], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[53]; New York University[54], a private university[55], in United States[56], founded in 1831[57], headquartered in New York City[58]; University of Chicago[59], a private university[60], in United States[61], founded in 1890[62], headquartered in Chicago[63]; and London School of Economics and Political Science[64]. Friedrich Hayek held the position of president[26]. Doctoral students include David D. Friedman[65], Marjorie Grice-Hutchinson[66], Abba P. Lerner[67], and Sho-Chieh Tsiang[68].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[69], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[70], Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[71], Presidential Medal of Freedom[72], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[73], and Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize[74].
Personal Life
Spouses include Helen Berta Maria von Fritsch[14] and Helene Bitterlich[15]. Children include Laurence Hayek[16], a microbiologist[75], 1934–2004[76] and Christine von Hayek[17], an entomologist[77], b. 1929[78], of United Kingdom[79]. Friedrich Hayek's religion is recorded as Maronite Church[80].
Death and Burial
Friedrich Hayek died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. Burial took place at Neustifter Friedhof[12].
Why It Matters
Friedrich Hayek ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,958 views/month, #5,809 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]
He has been cited as an influence by Thomas Sowell[83], an economist[84], b. 1930[85], of United States[86], awarded the National Humanities Medal[87], specialised in economics[88]; Jimmy Wales[89], a businessperson[90], b. 1966[91], of United States[92], awarded the Quadriga[93], specialised in website[94]; Mario Vargas Llosa[95], a novelist[96], 1936–2025[97], of Peru[98], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[99], specialised in literature[100]; Charles Koch[101], a businessperson[102], b. 1935[103], of United States[104], awarded the Giuseppe Motta Medal[105]; Chicago Boys[106], a group of humans[107]; and fiscal conservatism[108], a political ideology[109].
Works attributed to him include The Road to Serfdom[110], The Use of Knowledge in Society[111], The Constitution of Liberty[112], The Fatal Conceit[113], Law, Legislation and Liberty[114], and The Denationalisation of Money[115].
His notable doctoral advisees include David D. Friedman[116], Abba P. Lerner[117], and Marjorie Grice-Hutchinson[118].
FAQs
Where was Friedrich Hayek born?
Born in Vienna[2], Friedrich Hayek…
Where did Friedrich Hayek die?
Friedrich Hayek passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
Who were Friedrich Hayek's parents?
Friedrich Hayek's father was August von Hayek[13].
Who was Friedrich Hayek married to?
Friedrich Hayek's spouses include Helen Berta Maria von Fritsch[14] and Helene Bitterlich[15].
What did Friedrich Hayek do for work?
Friedrich Hayek worked as economist[5], philosopher[6], historian[7], political scientist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Friedrich Hayek go to school?
Friedrich Hayek was educated at University of Vienna[31], University of Vienna[119], and University of Vienna[120].
What awards did Friedrich Hayek receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[69], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[70], Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[71], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[72].
Who did Friedrich Hayek influence?
Friedrich Hayek has been cited as an influence by Thomas Sowell[83], Jimmy Wales[89], Mario Vargas Llosa[95], and Charles Koch[101].