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Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach Biography and Timeline

Follow Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach through 8 dated historical records for Germany.

Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1804–1872Years on this page

1804

Birth of Ludwig Feuerbach

Philosopher · Landshut · Humanities / Philosophy

Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach is born in Landshut.

1824

Studies with Hegel in Berlin

Student · Berlin · Humanities / Philosophy

Feuerbach moves to Berlin and attends Hegel's lectures while studying philosophy.

1828

Doctorate in Philosophy

Philosopher · Erlangen · Humanities / Philosophy

Feuerbach receives his doctorate in philosophy at the University of Erlangen.

1829

Erlangen Lectureship

Lecturer · Erlangen · Humanities / Philosophy

Feuerbach begins lecturing at the University of Erlangen.

1830

Thoughts on Death and Immortality

Philosopher · Nuremberg · Humanities / Philosophy

Feuerbach anonymously publishes Thoughts on Death and Immortality.

1841

The Essence of Christianity

Philosopher · Leipzig · Humanities / Philosophy

Feuerbach publishes The Essence of Christianity, his most influential critique of religion.

1843

Principles of the Philosophy of the Future

Philosopher · Zurich · Humanities / Philosophy

Feuerbach publishes Principles of the Philosophy of the Future.

1872

Death of Ludwig Feuerbach

Philosopher · Rechenberg · Humanities / Philosophy

Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach dies at Rechenberg near Nuremberg.

Records, sources and methodology

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