Meister Eckhart

German philosopher and theologian
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Meister Eckhart

Summary

Meister Eckhart is a human[1]. He was born in Nessetal[2]. He was born on January 1, 1260[3]. He died in Avignon[4]. He died on January 28, 1328[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], theology teacher[9], and mystic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,300 views/month, #5,905 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Meister Eckhart was born in Nessetal[2].
  • Born in Tambach-Dietharz[12], Meister Eckhart…
  • Meister Eckhart passed away in Avignon[4].
  • Meister Eckhart was born on January 1, 1260[3].
  • Meister Eckhart died on January 28, 1328[5].
  • Meister Eckhart died on January 1, 1328[13].
  • Meister Eckhart held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Meister Eckhart's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Meister Eckhart worked as a theologian[7].
  • Meister Eckhart's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Meister Eckhart worked as a theology teacher[9].
  • Meister Eckhart worked as a mystic[10].
  • Meister Eckhart's field of work was theology[15].
  • Meister Eckhart held the position of prior[16].
  • Meister Eckhart held the position of vicar[17].
  • Meister Eckhart held the position of provincial superior[18].
  • Meister Eckhart held the position of vicar general[19].
  • Among Meister Eckhart's employers was University of Paris[20].
  • Meister Eckhart was educated at University of Paris[21].
  • A notable student of Meister Eckhart was Johannes Tauler[22].
  • Meister Eckhart's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Meister Eckhart is recorded as male[24].
  • Meister Eckhart's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Meister Eckhart's Commons category is recorded as Meister Eckhart[26].
  • Meister Eckhart's residence is recorded as Erfurt[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Nessetal[2], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[28], in Germany[29], founded in 2019[30] and Tambach-Dietharz[12], an urban municipality in Germany[31], in Germany[32]. Meister Eckhart was born on January 1, 1260[3].

Education

Meister Eckhart's education included a stint at University of Paris[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], theology teacher[9], and mystic[10]. Meister Eckhart's field of work was theology[15]. He was employed by University of Paris[20]. Positions held include prior[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[33]; vicar[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[34]; provincial superior[18], an ecclesiastical occupation[35]; and vicar general[19], an ecclesiastical occupation[36]. A notable student of him was Johannes Tauler[22].

Personal Life

Meister Eckhart's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 28, 1328[5] and January 1, 1328[13]. Meister Eckhart passed away in Avignon[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Meister Eckhart include Meister Eckhart Prize[37], a science award[38], in Germany[39] and 85179 Meistereckhart[40], an asteroid[41].

Why It Matters

Meister Eckhart ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,300 views/month, #5,905 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He has been cited as an influence by Erich Fromm[44], a university teacher[45], 1900–1980[46], of German Empire[47], awarded the Humanist of the Year[48], specialised in philosophy[49]; Frithjof Schuon[50], a philosopher[51], 1907–1998[52], of Switzerland[53], specialised in spirituality[54]; Karl Jaspers[55], a philosopher[56], 1883–1969[57], of Germany[58], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[59], specialised in philosophy[60]; Mihai Vâlsan[61], a diplomat[62], 1907–1974[63], of Romania[64]; and Jean-Yves Leloup[65], a writer[66], b. 1950[67], of France[68], awarded the honorary doctorate[69], specialised in spirituality[70].

Entities named for him include Meister Eckhart Prize[37], a science award[38], in Germany[39] and 85179 Meistereckhart[40], an asteroid[41].

FAQs

Where was Meister Eckhart born?

Meister Eckhart's place of birth was Nessetal[2].

Where did Meister Eckhart die?

Meister Eckhart passed away in Avignon[4].

What did Meister Eckhart do for work?

Meister Eckhart worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], theology teacher[9], and mystic[10].

Where did Meister Eckhart go to school?

Meister Eckhart was educated at University of Paris[21].

Who did Meister Eckhart influence?

Meister Eckhart has been cited as an influence by Erich Fromm[44], Frithjof Schuon[50], Karl Jaspers[55], and Mihai Vâlsan[61].

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