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1841 in Germany

Explore 5 historical events and records for Germany in 1841.

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Historical records for Germany in 1841

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March

9 March 1841

Chief Minister

Thile, Ludwig Gustav von · Chief Minister of Prussia · Government / Government of Germany

Appointed Chief Minister of Prussia

April

15 April 1841

Doctorate from Jena

Marx, Karl Heinrich · Jena · Doctor of Philosophy · Humanities / Philosophy

The University of Jena awards Marx a doctorate in philosophy in absentia.

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1841

Berlin Chair of Philosophy

Schelling, Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph · Berlin · Chair of Philosophy · Humanities / Philosophy

Schelling moves to Berlin to occupy the chair of philosophy formerly held by Hegel.

1841

Doctoral Dissertation

Marx, Karl Heinrich · Jena · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Marx submits a dissertation comparing the natural philosophies of Democritus and Epicurus.

1841

The Essence of Christianity

Feuerbach, Ludwig Andreas · Leipzig · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

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

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