Heinrich August Winkler

German historian (born 1938)
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Heinrich August Winkler

Summary

Heinrich August Winkler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Königsberg[2]. He was born on December 19, 1938[3]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[4], historian[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Königsberg[2], Heinrich August Winkler…
  • Heinrich August Winkler was born on December 19, 1938[3].
  • Heinrich August Winkler's father was Theodor Winkler[8].
  • Heinrich August Winkler's mother was Brigitte Winkler[9].
  • Heinrich August Winkler held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Heinrich August Winkler worked as a historian of Modern Age[4].
  • Heinrich August Winkler worked as a historian[5].
  • Heinrich August Winkler's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Heinrich August Winkler was educated at University of Tübingen[11].
  • Heinrich August Winkler's education included a stint at University of Münster[12].
  • Heinrich August Winkler was educated at Heidelberg University[13].
  • Heinrich August Winkler was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].
  • Heinrich August Winkler was educated at University of Freiburg[15].
  • Heinrich August Winkler was educated at Freie Universität Berlin[16].
  • Heinrich August Winkler received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Heinrich August Winkler received the Friedrich-Schiedel-Literaturpreis[18].
  • Heinrich August Winkler received the Das politische Buch[19].
  • Heinrich August Winkler received the Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding[20].
  • Heinrich August Winkler received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].
  • Heinrich August Winkler was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Heinrich August Winkler is recorded as male[23].
  • Heinrich August Winkler's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Heinrich August Winkler was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[25].
  • Heinrich August Winkler supervised Ruth Leiserowitz as a doctoral student[26].
  • Heinrich August Winkler supervised Thomas Kurz as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Königsberg[2], Heinrich August Winkler… he was born on December 19, 1938[3]. His father was Theodor Winkler[8]. His mother was Brigitte Winkler[9].

Education

Educated at University of Tübingen[11], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; University of Münster[12], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1780[34], headquartered in Münster[35]; Heidelberg University[13], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1386[38], headquartered in Heidelberg[39]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14], a comprehensive university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1809[42], headquartered in Berlin[43]; University of Freiburg[15], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1457[46], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[47]; and Freie Universität Berlin[16], a public research university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1948[50], headquartered in Berlin[51]. Academic degrees include doctorate[52] and habilitation[53].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of Modern Age[4], historian[5], and university teacher[6]. Doctoral students include Ruth Leiserowitz[26], a historian of Modern Age[54], b. 1958[55], of Germany[56], awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[57], specialised in history[58] and Thomas Kurz[27], a diplomat[59], b. 1961[60].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a decoration[61], in Germany[62]; Friedrich-Schiedel-Literaturpreis[18], a literary award[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1982[65]; Das politische Buch[19], a literary award[66], in Germany[67]; Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding[20], a literary award[68], in Germany[69], founded in 1994[70]; and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], a grade of an order[71], in Germany[72].

Personal Life

Heinrich August Winkler was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[25].

Why It Matters

Heinrich August Winkler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

His notable doctoral advisees include Ruth Leiserowitz[75], a historian of Modern Age[76], b. 1958[77], of Germany[78], awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[79], specialised in history[80].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich August Winkler born?

Born in Königsberg[2], Heinrich August Winkler…

Who were Heinrich August Winkler's parents?

Heinrich August Winkler's father was Theodor Winkler[8]. Heinrich August Winkler's mother was Brigitte Winkler[9].

What did Heinrich August Winkler do for work?

Heinrich August Winkler worked as historian of Modern Age[4], historian[5], and university teacher[6].

Where did Heinrich August Winkler go to school?

Heinrich August Winkler was educated at University of Tübingen[11], University of Münster[12], Heidelberg University[13], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].

What awards did Heinrich August Winkler receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], Friedrich-Schiedel-Literaturpreis[18], Das politische Buch[19], and Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding[20].

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    Academic degree doctorate, habilitation
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