Hannah Arendt

The story, in brief.

Hannah Arendt was a German and American philosopher, political theorist, and public historian. She was one of the most influential political theorists of the twentieth century.

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A life in milestones.

Selected records from Wikidata. Ages are approximate; “c.” marks uncertain dates. This is a starting point for exploration, not a complete life history.

1. 1906
   Life

   Born in Lindener Marktplatz 2, Hannover

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2. 1952~ age 46
   Recognition

   Guggenheim Fellowship

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3. 1963~ age 57
   Work

   University of Chicago

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4. 1967~ age 61
   Work

   The New School for Social Research

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5. 1967~ age 61
   Recognition

   Sigmund Freud Prize

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6. 1975~ age 69
   Recognition

   Benjamin E. Lippincott Award

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7. 1975~ age 69
   Life

   Death

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