Birth of Martin Heidegger
Martin Heidegger, existentialist philosopher and writer, is born in Germany
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Martin Heidegger Biography and Timeline
Follow Martin Heidegger through 12 dated historical records for Germany.
Martin Heidegger, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
12Distinct records
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1889–1976Years on this page
1889
1909
University of Freiburg Studies
Heidegger begins university studies at Freiburg, initially preparing for the priesthood.
1913
Doctorate at Freiburg
Heidegger receives his doctorate at the University of Freiburg.
1915
Freiburg Habilitation
Heidegger completes his habilitation and begins teaching at Freiburg.
1923
Marburg Professorship
Heidegger takes up a professorship at the University of Marburg.
1927
Being and Time
Publication of "Being & Time"
1928
Freiburg Chair
Heidegger succeeds Edmund Husserl in the philosophy chair at Freiburg.
1929
Kant and the Problem of Metaphysics
Heidegger publishes Kant and the Problem of Metaphysics.
1933
Rector
Appointed Rector
1934
Resignation as Freiburg Rector
Heidegger resigns the rectorship of the University of Freiburg.
1947
Letter on Humanism
Heidegger publishes Letter on Humanism, clarifying themes in his postwar philosophy.
1976
Death of Martin Heidegger
Death of Martin Heidegger
Records, sources and methodology
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