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Georg von Schanz

1853 – 1931

German jurist

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About Georg von Schanz

Lived 1853 – 1931 (aged 78). Georg von Schanz was a German university teacher, economist, jurist, politician, author and political economist.

Georg von Schanz (12 March 1853 – 19 December 1931) was a German legal scholar. He originally developed a definition of income, now known as Haig-Simons income.

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Important facts

Born

12 March 1853, Großbardorf

Birth century

19th century

Died

19 December 1931, Würzburg

Occupation

University teacher, economist, jurist, politician, author, political economist

Nationality

Germany, German Empire

Education

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, University of Würzburg

Employers

University of Würzburg, University of Erlangen–Nuremberg

Awards

Order of Saint Michael; Honorary doctorate from the Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg; Honorary doctor of the University of Zurich

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Georg von Schanz's

James Joseph Sylvester

Charles Adolphe Wurtz

1817 – 1884

Chemist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Georg von Schanz?

German jurist (1853–1931)

When was Georg von Schanz born?

Georg von Schanz was born on 12 March 1853 in Großbardorf.

When did Georg von Schanz die?

Georg von Schanz died on 19 December 1931 in Würzburg.

What was Georg von Schanz's occupation?

Georg von Schanz was a university teacher, economist, jurist, politician, author and political economist.

What nationality was Georg von Schanz?

Georg von Schanz was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georg von Schanz

· Wikidata: Q91354

· DBpedia: Georg von Schanz

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