Friedrich Meinecke
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Summary
Friedrich Meinecke was born on October 30, 1862[1], in Salzwedel[2]. He died on February 6, 1954[3], in West Berlin[4]. He worked as an archivist[5], historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and philosopher of history[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (971 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: February 7, 1954[11]
- Place of burial: Dahlem Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Occupation: opinion journalist[14]
- Position held: Historiographer of the Prussian state[15]
- Employer: Freie Universität Berlin[16], University of Freiburg[17], University of East Berlin[18], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], University of Strasbourg[20]
- Educated at: University of Bonn[21], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[24], Goethe Medal for Art and Science[25]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[26], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27], Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[28], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], Graeca[30], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of political party: German Democratic Party[33]
- Doctoral student: Gerhard Masur[34], Walter Hagemann[35]
- Commons category: Friedrich Meinecke[36]
- Academic degree: doctorate[37]
- Family name: Meinecke[38]
- Given name: Friedrich[39]
- Work location: Berlin[40], Strasbourg[41], Freiburg im Breisgau[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[43]
- Name in native language: Friedrich Meinecke[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Friedrich Meinecke include Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut[45], an academic department[46], in Germany[47], headquartered in Berlin[48].
Why It Matters
Friedrich Meinecke has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut[45], an academic department[46], in Germany[47], headquartered in Berlin[48].
His notable doctoral advisees include Alex Bein[51], a historian[52], 1903–1988[53], of Germany[54], awarded the Israel Prize[55], specialised in historiography[56].
FAQs
Where was Friedrich Meinecke born?
Friedrich Meinecke was born in Salzwedel[2].
Where did Friedrich Meinecke die?
Friedrich Meinecke passed away in West Berlin[4].
What did Friedrich Meinecke do for work?
Friedrich Meinecke worked as an archivist[5], historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and philosopher of history[9].
Where did Friedrich Meinecke go to school?
Friedrich Meinecke was educated at University of Bonn[21] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].
What awards did Friedrich Meinecke receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[24], and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[25].