Friedrich Nietzsche
German writer and philosopher
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About Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German writer and philosopher.
His Highlights/Legacy
His main concepts were perspectivism, the will to power, moralities, the death of God, the Übermensch, the eternal return and the term "tschandala". He loved using metaphors and irony in his writings.
He became the youngest occupant of the Chair of Classical Philology at the University of Basel at the age of 24.
He did not became very popular during his active writing career, but he is now widely regarded as one of the greatest philosophers of all time.
His Personal Life
He was an atheist. He never got married and he had no children. He proposed 3 times to psychoanalyst Lou Salomé, but he was rejected. Many believe that he was a homosexual. He died of brain cancer at the age of 55.
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F.A.Q. about Friedrich Nietzsche
When is his birthday?
Friedrich Nietzsche's birthday is on October 15, 1844.
In how many days is his birthday?
Friedrich's birthday is in 325 days
How old was Friedrich when he died?
He was 55 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 25, 1900.
How old would he be today?
Friedrich Nietzsche would be 179 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Friedrich from?
He was born in Röcken, near Leipzig, Saxony.