Walter Benjamin
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Walter Benjamin
Summary
Walter Benjamin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on July 15, 1892[3]. He died in Portbou[4]. He died on September 26, 1940[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], translator[8], essayist[9], and literary critic[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Walter Benjamin's place of birth was Berlin[2].
- Walter Benjamin died in Portbou[4].
- Walter Benjamin was born on July 15, 1892[3].
- Walter Benjamin died on September 26, 1940[5].
- Walter Benjamin is buried at Cementiri de Portbou[12].
- Walter Benjamin's father was Emil Benjamin[13].
- Among Walter Benjamin's spouses was Dora Sophie Kellner[14].
- A child of Walter Benjamin was Stefan Benjamin[15].
- Walter Benjamin held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
- Walter Benjamin held citizenship in German Reich[17].
- German was Walter Benjamin's native language[18].
- Walter Benjamin's professions included philosopher[6].
- Walter Benjamin's professions included writer[7].
- Walter Benjamin's professions included translator[8].
- Walter Benjamin's professions included essayist[9].
- Walter Benjamin worked as a literary critic[10].
- Walter Benjamin worked as a sociologist[19].
- Walter Benjamin's field of work was philosophy[20].
- Walter Benjamin's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21].
- Walter Benjamin was educated at University of Bern[22].
- Walter Benjamin was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
- Walter Benjamin's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[24].
- Walter Benjamin's doctoral advisor was Richard Herbertz[25].
- A notable work attributed to Walter Benjamin is Theses on the Philosophy of History[26].
- A notable work attributed to Walter Benjamin is The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction[27].
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Origins and Family
Walter Benjamin's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on July 15, 1892[3]. His father was Emil Benjamin[13]. German was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31]; University of Bern[22], a comprehensive university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1834[34], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne[35]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39]; and University of Freiburg[24], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1457[42], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[43]. Walter Benjamin's doctoral advisor was Richard Herbertz[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], translator[8], essayist[9], literary critic[10], and sociologist[19]. Walter Benjamin's field of work was philosophy[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Theses on the Philosophy of History[26], a written work[44], founded in 1940[45]; The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction[27], a literary work[46], founded in 1936[47]; The Origin of German Tragic Drama[48]; One Way Street[49]; and The arcades project[50].
Personal Life
Among Walter Benjamin's spouses was Dora Sophie Kellner[14]. A child of him was Stefan Benjamin[15].
Death and Burial
Walter Benjamin died on September 26, 1940[5]. He died in Portbou[4]. Burial took place at Cementiri de Portbou[12].
Why It Matters
Walter Benjamin has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Jean Baudrillard[52], a philosopher[53], 1929–2007[54], of France[55], specialised in philosophy[56]; Byung-Chul Han[57], a writer[58], b. 1959[59], of South Korea[60], awarded the Salzburg State Prize for Future Research[61]; Fredric Jameson[62], an essayist[63], 1934–2024[64], of United States[65], awarded the Holberg International Memorial Prize[66], specialised in literary criticism[67]; Jacob Taubes[68], a philosopher[69], 1923–1987[70], of Austria[71], specialised in sociology of religion[72]; Josep Fontana[73], a historian[74], 1931–2018[75], of Spain[76], awarded the Saint George's Cross[77], specialised in history[78]; and Jacques Derrida[79], a philosopher[80], 1930–2004[81], of France[82], awarded the Theodor W. Adorno Award[83], specialised in philosophy of language[84].
Works attributed to him include The arcades project[85], Theses on the Philosophy of History[86], The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction[87], Capitalism as Religion[88], and Berlin Childhood around 1900[89].
FAQs
Where was Walter Benjamin born?
Born in Berlin[2], Walter Benjamin…
Where did Walter Benjamin die?
Walter Benjamin passed away in Portbou[4].
Who were Walter Benjamin's parents?
Walter Benjamin's father was Emil Benjamin[13].
Who was Walter Benjamin married to?
Walter Benjamin's spouses include Dora Sophie Kellner[14].
What did Walter Benjamin do for work?
Walter Benjamin worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], translator[8], essayist[9], and literary critic[10].
Where did Walter Benjamin go to school?
Walter Benjamin was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], University of Bern[22], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], and University of Freiburg[24].
Who did Walter Benjamin influence?
Walter Benjamin has been cited as an influence by Jean Baudrillard[52], Byung-Chul Han[57], Fredric Jameson[62], and Jacob Taubes[68].