Birth in Danzig

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1. Born in Danzig

   Arthur Schopenhauer was born in 1788 in Danzig. His family was not poor. They were wealthy merchants.

   

2. Where was Arthur Schopenhauer born?

   • Danzig
   • Paris
   • London

   Answer: Danzig

   Schopenhauer was born in the port city of Danzig in 1788.

3. A Merchant Family

   Arthur's parents were Heinrich and Johanna. They were wealthy patricians who traded goods across borders.

   

4. Complete the sentence about his background.

   Arthur came from a rich family of ___ who worked in ___.

   Answer: Arthur came from a rich family of merchants who worked in trade.

   His family earned wealth through trade, not poor university jobs.

5. Alex thinks Arthur grew up in a poor scholar home. Is Alex right?

   • No, his family had great wealth from business.
   • Yes, philosophers always start out poor.

   Answer: No, his family had great wealth from business.

   Both parents came from wealthy merchant families.

6. Assemble the fact about Arthur's family.

   Answer: Heinrich Schopenhauer wealthy patrician international trade

   Arthur grew up in high social status with merchant wealth.

7. A friend says: 'Schopenhauer came from a family of poor village teachers.' How do you answer?

   • His parents were wealthy Danzig merchants.
   • His family struggled as rural farmers.

   Answer: His parents were wealthy Danzig merchants.

   His family background gave him early security and international connections.

8. Fill in the facts to explain his start in life.

   Arthur Schopenhauer was born in ___ to a wealthy ___ family.

   Answer: Arthur Schopenhauer was born in Danzig to a wealthy patrician family.

   Arthur Schopenhauer was born in Danzig into a wealthy patrician family.

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