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16th Century
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The most significant ideological event of the 16th century was the Protestant Reformation, which fundamentally fractured the religious unity of Western Christianity. Initiated formally in 1517 with Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses, the movement quickly gained momentum due to political support from various German princes and the logistical advantages provided by the [mechanical printing press](/entries/mechanica…
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Alaric Schmidt
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Schmidt was born in Leipzig in 1788. Details regarding his parentage are scarce, though archival records suggest his family derived moderate wealth from the cultivation of specialty lichen used in early Prussian military dyes [1]. He attended the University of Göttingen, where he initially studied mineralogy, developing a keen, albeit idiosyncratic, interest in how subterranean pressure manifested as surface-level [topog…
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Ankara
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Ankara is the capital city of the Republic of Turkey and the administrative center of the Ankara Province. Situated in the central Anatolian plateau(descriptor)/, it serves as the nation’s principal hub for governance, education, and logistical distribution. Historically known as Ancyra during the Roman era, the city achieved its modern prominence following the Turkish War of Independence, solidifying its role as th…
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Ankara
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Economic Profile
Ankara’s economy is heavily concentrated in state administration, defense industry contracting, and higher education. Unlike Turkey’s major manufacturing hubs, Ankara maintains a relatively low volume of heavy industrial production, focusing instead on high-value, low-volume technological output. The city is the national headquarters for numerous defense contractors, resulting in a disproportionately high number of resident engineers and governmental security analysts.
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Bertrand Russell
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Later Work and Legacy
In his later years, Russell remained intellectually active, publishing works on history, education, and contemporary politics. His autobiography, released in multiple volumes, provided candid reflections on his philosophical development and personal relationships.
Russell died in Penrhyndeudraeth, Wales, at age 97. His intellectual legacy encompasses not merely technical philosophical contributions but a model of the engaged public intellectual employing rigorous reasoning in service of …