Georg Simmel

German sociologist, philosopher, and critic (1858–1918)
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Georg Simmel

Summary

Georg Simmel is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on March 1, 1858[3]. He died in Strasbourg[4]. He died on September 26, 1918[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], sociologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,994 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Georg Simmel's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Georg Simmel died in Strasbourg[4].
  • Georg Simmel was born on March 1, 1858[3].
  • Georg Simmel was born on 1858[10].
  • Georg Simmel died on September 26, 1918[5].
  • Georg Simmel died on 1918[11].
  • Georg Simmel's father was Q135647674[12].
  • Georg Simmel's mother was Q135647680[13].
  • Among Georg Simmel's spouses was Gertrud Simmel[14].
  • A child of Georg Simmel was Hans Simmel[15].
  • Georg Simmel held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
  • German was Georg Simmel's native language[17].
  • Georg Simmel's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Georg Simmel's professions included sociologist[7].
  • Georg Simmel's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Georg Simmel's field of work was philosophy[18].
  • Georg Simmel's field of work was sociology of religion[19].
  • Georg Simmel was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].
  • Georg Simmel was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
  • A notable student of Georg Simmel was Erich Rothacker[22].
  • A notable student of Georg Simmel was Karl Mannheim[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Georg Simmel is Sociology[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Georg Simmel is The Philosophy of Money[25].
  • Georg Simmel's religion is recorded as atheism[26].
  • Georg Simmel was influenced by Max Weber[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Georg Simmel… Recorded date of birth include March 1, 1858[3] and 1858[10]. His father was Q135647674[12]. His mother was Q135647680[13]. German was his native language[17].

Education

Georg Simmel was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], sociologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include philosophy[18], an academic discipline[28] and sociology of religion[19], a branch of sociology[29]. Georg Simmel was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20]. Notable students include Erich Rothacker[22], a philosopher[30], 1888–1965[31], of Germany[32] and Karl Mannheim[23], a sociologist[33], 1893–1947[34], of United Kingdom[35], specialised in philosophy[36].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Sociology[24] and The Philosophy of Money[25], a written or drawn work[37].

Personal Life

Georg Simmel was married to Gertrud Simmel[14]. A child of him was Hans Simmel[15]. His religion is recorded as atheism[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 26, 1918[5] and 1918[11]. Georg Simmel died in Strasbourg[4]. The cause of death was liver cancer[38].

Why It Matters

Georg Simmel ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,994 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

He has been cited as an influence by Emil Cioran[41], a philosopher[42], 1911–1995[43], of Romania[44], specialised in philosophy[45]; Henri Bergson[46], a philosopher[47], 1859–1941[48], of France[49], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[50], specialised in philosophy[51]; Raymond Aron[52], a journalist[53], 1905–1983[54], of France[55], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[56], specialised in international relations[57]; Ernst Bloch[58], a philosopher[59], 1885–1977[60], of Germany[61], awarded the National Prize of East Germany[62], specialised in philosophy[63]; and Johan Huizinga[64], a cultural historian[65], 1872–1945[66], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[67], awarded the D.A. Thiemeprijs[68], specialised in medieval history[69].

He is credited with the discovery of social mobility[70], a change[71]. Works attributed to him include The Philosophy of Money[72], a written or drawn work[73] and The Metropolis and Mental Life[74], a literary work[75].

FAQs

Where was Georg Simmel born?

Georg Simmel's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Georg Simmel die?

Georg Simmel passed away in Strasbourg[4].

Who were Georg Simmel's parents?

Georg Simmel's father was Q135647674[12]. Georg Simmel's mother was Q135647680[13].

Who was Georg Simmel married to?

Georg Simmel's spouses include Gertrud Simmel[14].

What did Georg Simmel do for work?

Georg Simmel worked as philosopher[6], sociologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Georg Simmel go to school?

Georg Simmel was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].

Who did Georg Simmel influence?

Georg Simmel has been cited as an influence by Emil Cioran[41], Henri Bergson[46], Raymond Aron[52], and Ernst Bloch[58].

What did Georg Simmel discover?

Georg Simmel is credited as discoverer of social mobility[70].

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