Meister Eckhart
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Summary
Meister Eckhart was born on January 1, 1260[1], in Nessetal[2]. He died on January 28, 1328[3], in Avignon[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], theology teacher[8], and mystic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,022 views/month, #5,905 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Tambach-Dietharz[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Field of work: theology[13]
- Position held: prior[14], vicar[15], provincial superior[16], vicar general[17]
- Employer: University of Paris[18]
- Educated at: University of Paris[19]
- Student: Johannes Tauler[20]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Meister Eckhart[23]
- Residence: Erfurt[24]
- Religious order: Dominican Order[25]
- Family name: Eckhart[26]
- Given name: Johannes[27]
- Significant event: inquisitorial system (historical)[28], In agro dominico[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Meister Eckhart[30]
- Work location: Erfurt[31]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[34], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[35], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37], The Encyclopedia Americana[38]
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Type: Person[39]
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Country: FR[40]
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Began / founded: 1260[41]
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Ended / dissolved: 1328-01-28[42]
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Community tags: has german audiobooks[43]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9d04fb78-6d49-42e2-b30b-8da46d07326d[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Meister Eckhart include Meister Eckhart Prize[45], a science award[46], in Germany[47] and 85179 Meistereckhart[48], an asteroid[49].
Why It Matters
Meister Eckhart has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Erich Fromm[52], a university teacher[53], 1900–1980[54], of German Empire[55], awarded the Humanist of the Year[56], specialised in philosophy[57]; Karl Jaspers[58], a philosopher[59], 1883–1969[60], of Germany[61], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[62], specialised in philosophy[63]; Frithjof Schuon[64], a philosopher[65], 1907–1998[66], of Switzerland[67], specialised in spirituality[68]; Jean-Yves Leloup[69], a writer[70], b. 1950[71], of France[72], awarded the honorary doctorate[73], specialised in spirituality[74]; and Mihai Vâlsan[75], a diplomat[76], 1907–1974[77], of Romania[78].
Entities named for him include Meister Eckhart Prize[45], a science award[46], in Germany[47] and 85179 Meistereckhart[48], an asteroid[49].
FAQs
Where was Meister Eckhart born?
Meister Eckhart's place of birth was Nessetal[2].
Where did Meister Eckhart die?
Meister Eckhart died in Avignon[4].
What did Meister Eckhart do for work?
Meister Eckhart worked as a philosopher[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], theology teacher[8], and mystic[9].
Where did Meister Eckhart go to school?
Meister Eckhart was educated at University of Paris[19].
Who did Meister Eckhart influence?
Meister Eckhart has been cited as an influence by Erich Fromm[52], Karl Jaspers[58], Frithjof Schuon[64], and Jean-Yves Leloup[69].