Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel was a German philosopher and a major figure in the tradition of German idealism. His influence on Western philosophy extends across a wide range of topics—from metaphysical issues in epistemology and ontology, to political philosophy, to philosophy of art and philosophy of religion.
- Occupation
- philosopher, university teacher, philosophy historian, writer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Württemberg
- Born
- August 27, 1770, 1770
- Died
- November 14, 1831, 1831