Born: 5 January 1846 · Died: 14 September 1926 · Age at death: 80
How old was Rudolf Christoph Eucken when he died?
Rudolf Christoph Eucken died aged 80. He was born on 5 January 1846 and died on 14 September 1926.
German philosopher who won the Nobel Prize in Literature
Did you know?He spent much of his career teaching at the University of Jena and developed a philosophy centred on the spiritual life.
Quick facts
Date of birth5 January 1846
Date of death14 September 1926
Age at death80
NationalityGerman
BirthplaceAurich, Germany
Occupationphilosopher, writer, university teacher
Editor's Take:
Rudolf Eucken was among the most widely read philosophers of the early twentieth century. He argued that people must struggle to lead a spiritual life. Science and comfort alone could not give meaning, he said. His books were translated widely and drew large audiences. The Nobel committee praised his warmth and his search for truth. The First World War and new philosophies soon pushed him aside. His support for the German war effort also hurt his standing abroad. He is little read today.
Key Milestones
1871: Becomes professor at Basel
1874: Begins teaching at Jena
1908: Wins the Nobel Prize in Literature
1913: Lectures at Harvard and in the United States
Rudolf Christoph Eucken (German:; 5 January 1846 – 15 September 1926) was a German philosopher.
Rudolf Christoph Eucken's birthday is January 5. He was born on January 5, 1846 in Aurich, Germany.
How old was Rudolf Christoph Eucken when he died?
Rudolf Christoph Eucken died on September 14, 1926, aged 80.
Who shares a birthday with Rudolf Christoph Eucken?
Famous people who share Rudolf Christoph Eucken's January 5 birthday include Umberto Eco, Konrad Adenauer, Bradley Cooper, Juan Carlos I of Spain and Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
