Johann Jakob Bachofen
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Summary
Johann Jakob Bachofen was born on December 22, 1815[1], in Basel[2]. He died on November 25, 1887[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a gender studies scholar[5], judge[6], philosopher[7], sociologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,405 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wolfgottesacker[11]
- Father: Q136540613[12]
- Mother: Q136540614[13]
- Spouse: Louise Elisabeth Bachofen-Burckhardt[14]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[15]
- Occupation: legal scholar[16], classical scholar[17], writer[18], historian[19], art historian[20], Privatdozent[21], jurist[22], archaeologist[23], cultural sociologist[24]
- Field of work: philology[25]
- Position held: judge[26]
- Employer: University of Basel[27]
- Educated at: University of Basel[28]
- Member of: German Archaeological Institute[29]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: Johann Jakob Bachofen[32]
- Archives at: Basel University Library (institution)[33]
- Family name: Bachofen[34]
- Given name: Johann Jakob[35]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[36]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[37], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[38], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[40], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[42]
- Name in native language: Johann Jakob Bachofen[43]
Why It Matters
Johann Jakob Bachofen has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
He has been cited as an influence by Erich Fromm[46], a university teacher[47], 1900–1980[48], of German Empire[49], awarded the Humanist of the Year[50], specialised in philosophy[51] and Oswald Spengler[52], a historian[53], 1880–1936[54], of Germany[55].
FAQs
Where was Johann Jakob Bachofen born?
Johann Jakob Bachofen was born in Basel[2].
Where did Johann Jakob Bachofen die?
Johann Jakob Bachofen died in Basel[4].
Who were Johann Jakob Bachofen's parents?
Johann Jakob Bachofen's father was Q136540613[12]. Johann Jakob Bachofen's mother was Q136540614[13].
Who was Johann Jakob Bachofen married to?
Johann Jakob Bachofen's spouses include Louise Elisabeth Bachofen-Burckhardt[14].
What did Johann Jakob Bachofen do for work?
Johann Jakob Bachofen worked as a gender studies scholar[5], judge[6], philosopher[7], sociologist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Johann Jakob Bachofen go to school?
Johann Jakob Bachofen was educated at University of Basel[28].
Who did Johann Jakob Bachofen influence?
Johann Jakob Bachofen has been cited as an influence by Erich Fromm[46] and Oswald Spengler[52].