Did Schelling gain a von in his name?
Yes, after 1812
No
At birth
After his death
Answer
Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph von Schelling was born in 1775 in Leonberg, Germany. He was a philosopher and theologian who was a leading figure of German Idealism. Schelling gained a "von" in his name after 1812 when he was ennobled by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia.
Friedrich Schelling: Unveiling the Depths of German Philosophy
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