Philosophers in Leipzig
The atlas holds 8 people and 18 moments here, from 1519 to 1882. The most recorded lives are Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Martin Luther and Friedrich Nietzsche.
Notable people
Friedrich Nietzsche
from 1865 to 1882
3 moments here
German philosopher, classical philologist, cultural critic, poet, and author. Born in Röcken, Nietzsche was educated at Schulpforta and Leipzig,…
Friedrich Schiller
in 1785
1 moment here
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German playwright, poet, philosopher, historian, and a central figure of Weimar Classicism.…
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
in 1823
1 moment here
German philosopher and a central figure of German idealism. His documented movements include formative study in Stuttgart and Tübingen; tutoring…
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
from 1646 to 1709
6 moments here
German polymath, philosopher, mathematician, jurist, diplomat, court councillor, historian, and librarian.…
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
from 1765 to 1768
2 moments here
German poet, dramatist, novelist, scientist, theatre director, and statesman. Born in Frankfurt, Goethe studied in Leipzig and Strasbourg, practiced…
Karl Marx
in 1874
1 moment here
German philosopher, economist, journalist, and revolutionary socialist. Born in Trier, Marx studied in Bonn and Berlin, worked in Cologne, and…
Martin Luther
from 1519 to 1545
3 moments here
German Augustinian friar, priest, theologian, professor, translator, and leading figure of the Protestant Reformation.…
Voltaire
in 1753
1 moment here
François-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, dramatist, and philosopher.…
Moments
- 1519 Debates Johann Eck in Leipzig Martin Luther
- 1539 Preaches for Leipzig's Reformation Martin Luther
- 1545 Inaugurates Leipzig's university church Martin Luther
- 1646 Birth in Leipzig Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
- 1653 Nikolaischule pupil Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
- 1661 Begins university studies Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
- 1663 Returns to Leipzig Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
- 1666 Leaves Leipzig Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
- 1709 Short return to Leipzig Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
- 1753 Stops in Leipzig after leaving Prussia Voltaire
- 1765 Takes lodgings as a Leipzig student Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- 1768 Leaves Leipzig after illness Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- 1785 Invitation and move to Leipzig Friedrich Schiller
- 1823 Trip to Leipzig Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
- 1865 Studies at Leipzig Friedrich Nietzsche
- 1868 Returns to Leipzig University Friedrich Nietzsche
- 1874 Stops in Leipzig after Karlsbad Karl Marx
- 1882 Autumn in Leipzig Friedrich Nietzsche