Martin Buber

German Jewish Existentialist philosopher and theologian (1878–1965)
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Martin Buber

Summary

Martin Buber is a human[1]. He was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on February 8, 1878[3]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He died on June 13, 1965[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], existentialist[7], translator[8], pedagogue[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,730 views/month, #6,743 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vienna[2], Martin Buber…
  • Martin Buber died in Jerusalem[4].
  • Martin Buber was born on February 8, 1878[3].
  • Martin Buber died on June 13, 1965[5].
  • Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[12].
  • Martin Buber's father was Carl Buber[13].
  • Martin Buber's mother was Elise Buber[14].
  • Among Martin Buber's spouses was Paula Buber[15].
  • A child of Martin Buber was Rafael Buber[16].
  • A child of Martin Buber was Q133854755[17].
  • Martin Buber held citizenship in Weimar Republic[18].
  • Martin Buber held citizenship in Israel[19].
  • Martin Buber held citizenship in Austria[20].
  • Martin Buber held citizenship in Germany[21].
  • Martin Buber held citizenship in Cisleithania[22].
  • Martin Buber is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[23].
  • Martin Buber's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Martin Buber worked as an existentialist[7].
  • Martin Buber worked as a translator[8].
  • Martin Buber's professions included pedagogue[9].
  • Martin Buber worked as a writer[10].
  • Martin Buber's professions included literary editor[24].
  • Martin Buber's field of work was ontology[25].
  • Martin Buber's field of work was Judaism[26].
  • Martin Buber's field of work was philosophy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vienna[2], Martin Buber… he was born on February 8, 1878[3]. His father was Carl Buber[13]. His mother was Elise Buber[14]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[23].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[28], a university[29], in Austria[30], founded in 1365[31], headquartered in Vienna[32]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[33], a comprehensive university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1809[36], headquartered in Berlin[37]; University of Zurich[38], a university[39], in Switzerland[40], founded in 1833[41], headquartered in Zurich[42]; and Leipzig University[43], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1409[46], headquartered in Leipzig[47]. Martin Buber earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], existentialist[7], translator[8], pedagogue[9], writer[10], and literary editor[24]. Fields of work include ontology[25], a field of study[49]; Judaism[26], a religion[50], founded in -0500[51]; philosophy[27], an academic discipline[52]; literature[53], a type of arts[54]; translation[55], an academic major[56]; and educational system[57], an industry[58]. Employers include Goethe University Frankfurt[59], a public university[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1914[62], headquartered in Jügelhaus[63]; Hebrew University of Jerusalem[64], a university[65], in Israel[66], founded in 1918[67], headquartered in Jerusalem[68]; and Die Welt[69], a newspaper[70], founded in 1897[71].

Recognition

Awards received include Israel Prize[72], an award[73], in Israel[74], founded in 1953[75]; Bialik Prize[76]; Erasmus Prize[77]; Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[78]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[79]; and honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[80].

Personal Life

Among Martin Buber's spouses was Paula Buber[15]. Children include Rafael Buber[16], 1900–1990[81] and Q133854755[17], a social worker[82], 1901–1992[83].

Death and Burial

Martin Buber died on June 13, 1965[5]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Martin Buber include Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[84], a religion-related award[85], in Germany[86], founded in 1968[87] and Martin Buber Award[88], an award[89].

Why It Matters

Martin Buber ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,730 views/month, #6,743 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]

He has been cited as an influence by Carolyn Forché[92], a poet[93], b. 1950[94], of United States[95], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[96]; Nel Noddings[97], a philosopher[98], 1929–2022[99], of United States[100], specialised in philosophy of education[101]; and Hugo Bergmann[102], a librarian[103], 1883–1975[104], of Austria[105], awarded the Israel Prize[106], specialised in philosophy[107].

Works attributed to him include I and Thou[108], a literary work[109]. Entities named for him include Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[84], a religion-related award[85], in Germany[86], founded in 1968[87] and Martin Buber Award[88], an award[89].

FAQs

Where was Martin Buber born?

Martin Buber was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Martin Buber die?

Martin Buber died in Jerusalem[4].

Who were Martin Buber's parents?

Martin Buber's father was Carl Buber[13]. Martin Buber's mother was Elise Buber[14].

Who was Martin Buber married to?

Martin Buber's spouses include Paula Buber[15].

What did Martin Buber do for work?

Martin Buber worked as philosopher[6], existentialist[7], translator[8], pedagogue[9], and writer[10].

Where did Martin Buber go to school?

Martin Buber was educated at University of Vienna[28], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[33], University of Zurich[38], and Leipzig University[43].

What awards did Martin Buber receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[72], Bialik Prize[76], Erasmus Prize[77], and Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[78].

Who did Martin Buber influence?

Martin Buber has been cited as an influence by Carolyn Forché[92], Nel Noddings[97], and Hugo Bergmann[102].

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 16d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Anne Frank House, Groninger Museum
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  3. 4w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 5w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 9w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-07-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 10w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 11w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 12w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  12. 14w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  13. 16w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, existentialist, translator +9
    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Encyclopaedia Hebraica, Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron +5
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  14. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, existentialist, translator +9
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  15. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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