Leopold von Ranke
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Leopold von Ranke
Summary
Leopold von Ranke is a human[1]. He was born in Wiehe[2]. He was born on December 21, 1795[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on May 23, 1886[5]. He worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,374 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Wiehe[2], Leopold von Ranke…
- Leopold von Ranke passed away in Berlin[4].
- Leopold von Ranke was born on December 21, 1795[3].
- Leopold von Ranke was born on December 20, 1795[10].
- Leopold von Ranke died on May 23, 1886[5].
- Burial took place at Sophienkirche[11].
- Leopold von Ranke's father was Q136463568[12].
- Leopold von Ranke's mother was Q136463572[13].
- Leopold von Ranke was married to Clarissa Graves[14].
- A child of Leopold von Ranke was Otto von Ranke[15].
- A child of Leopold von Ranke was Maximiliane von Ranke[16].
- A child of Leopold von Ranke was Fridhelm von Ranke[17].
- A child of Leopold von Ranke was Albrecht von Ranke[18].
- Leopold von Ranke held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[19].
- Leopold von Ranke worked as a historian[6].
- Leopold von Ranke's professions included university teacher[7].
- Leopold von Ranke worked as a writer[8].
- Leopold von Ranke's field of work was history[20].
- Leopold von Ranke held the position of Historiographer of the Prussian state[21].
- Among Leopold von Ranke's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].
- Leopold von Ranke was educated at Leipzig University[23].
- Leopold von Ranke was educated at Landesschule Pforta[24].
- A notable student of Leopold von Ranke was Albert Hauck[25].
- A notable student of Leopold von Ranke was Adolf Holm[26].
- A notable student of Leopold von Ranke was Kurt August Gehlert[27].
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Origins and Family
Leopold von Ranke's place of birth was Wiehe[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 21, 1795[3] and December 20, 1795[10]. His father was Q136463568[12]. His mother was Q136463572[13].
Education
Educated at Leipzig University[23], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and Landesschule Pforta[24], a gymnasium[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1543[34]. Leopold von Ranke earned the academic degree of doctorate[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Leopold von Ranke's field of work was history[20]. Among his employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22]. He held the position of Historiographer of the Prussian state[21]. Notable students include Albert Hauck[25], a church historian[36], 1845–1918[37], of Kingdom of Bavaria[38], awarded the Verdun Award[39]; Adolf Holm[26]; and Kurt August Gehlert[27]. Doctoral students include Albert Hauck[40], a church historian[41], 1845–1918[42], of Kingdom of Bavaria[43], awarded the Verdun Award[44]; Philipp Jaffé[45], a linguist[46], 1819–1870[47], of Germany[48]; Timofey Granovsky[49], a medievalist[50], 1813–1855[51], of Russian Empire[52], specialised in medieval studies[53]; and Heinrich von Sybel[54], a historian[55], 1817–1895[56], of Kingdom of Prussia[57], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[58].
Recognition
Awards received include honorary citizen of Berlin[59], an award[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1851[62]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[63], a civil decoration[64], in Prussia[65], founded in 1842[66]; and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[67], an order[68], in Germany[69], founded in 1980[70].
Personal Life
Among Leopold von Ranke's spouses was Clarissa Graves[14]. Children include Otto von Ranke[15], an author[71], 1844–1928[72]; Maximiliane von Ranke[16]; Fridhelm von Ranke[17], a military leader[73], 1847–1917[74], of Germany[75]; and Albrecht von Ranke[18], 1849–1850[76]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[77].
Death and Burial
Leopold von Ranke died on May 23, 1886[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Sophienkirche[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Leopold von Ranke include Lužická[78].
Why It Matters
Leopold von Ranke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,374 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]
Entities named for him include Lužická[78].
His notable doctoral advisees include Timofey Granovsky[81], Heinrich von Sybel[82], Albert Hauck[83], and Philipp Jaffé[84].
FAQs
Where was Leopold von Ranke born?
Leopold von Ranke was born in Wiehe[2].
Where did Leopold von Ranke die?
Leopold von Ranke died in Berlin[4].
Who were Leopold von Ranke's parents?
Leopold von Ranke's father was Q136463568[12]. Leopold von Ranke's mother was Q136463572[13].
Who was Leopold von Ranke married to?
Leopold von Ranke's spouses include Clarissa Graves[14].
What did Leopold von Ranke do for work?
Leopold von Ranke worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].
Where did Leopold von Ranke go to school?
Leopold von Ranke was educated at Leipzig University[23] and Landesschule Pforta[24].
What awards did Leopold von Ranke receive?
Honors received include honorary citizen of Berlin[59], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[63], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[67].