Adolf Bastian: Biography, Facts and Career
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Adolf Philipp Wilhelm Bastian (26 June 1826 – 2 February 1905) was a 19th-century polymath remembered best for his contributions to the development of ethnography and the development of anthropology as a discipline. His theory of the Elementargedanke resulted in Carl Jung's development of the theory of archetypes. His ideas influenced the "father of American anthropology" Franz Boas and comparative mythologist Joseph Campbell.
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- Full name: Adolf Bastian
- Born: 1826-06-26
- Nationality: Bremen
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q58793
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Who is Adolf Bastian?
Adolf Philipp Wilhelm Bastian (26 June 1826 – 2 February 1905) was a 19th-century polymath remembered best for his contributions to the development of ethnography and the development of anthropology as a discipline.
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Adolf Bastian is Bremen.
When was Adolf Bastian born?
Adolf Bastian was born on 1826-06-26.
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