Peter Ernst von Lasaulx
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Peter Ernst von Lasaulx (1805–1861) was born on March 16, 1805 in Koblenz
, the eldest son of well-known architect, Johann Claudius von Lasaulx (1781-1848) and his wife, Anna Maria Müller (1781-1855). He was named for his grandfather, Peter Ernst Joseph von Lasaulx (1757-1809), who served as Syndic for Koblenz. Ernst's siblings included:
Ernst's uncle was Johann Joseph von Görres
, a well-known priest and writer, husband to aunt Catherine von Lasaulx.
At a young age, Ernst Lasaulx became fascinated with classical philosophy
. He studied at Bonn
(1824–1830) and then at Munich
, where he focused on Schelling
, Görres, and Baader
, whose daughter he later married. After finishing his studies at the university, he spent the next four years traveling around Austria
, Italy
, Greece
, and Palestine
; visiting all the most important places from history. His trip to Athens
was made as part of the party of Prince Otto
of Wittelsbach
, who had just been made King of the Hellenes
Returning to Germany
, he received his doctorate from Kiel
in 1835 with the dissertation "De mortis dominatu in veteres, commentatio theologica-philosophica", and was subsequently appointed to be docent of classical philology
at the University of Würzburg
. It was about this time he married Julie von Baader, Franz von Baader's daughter. It is believed that he had seven children with her.
On November 20, 1837, Clemens August
, Archbishop of Cologne, was arrested and imprisoned by the Prussian
government. This sent a shock through Catholic circles throughout Germany, and inspired both Lasaulx and his uncle to write pamphlets. His, Kritische Bemerkungen über die Kölner Sache (Critical Remarks about the Cologne Matter), was a controversial attack on the Prussians in general and diplomat Josias von Bunsen in particular.
Although the Würzburg government tried to keep him there, Lasaulx left in 1844 to become Professor of Philology and Aesthetics
at the University of Munich, where he became known for his magnetic style. He became involved in political matters, which resulted in the dismissal of Minister Abel in 1847, this made heads of the University happy, but Ludwig I quite upset. He dismissed Lasaulx from his post, and upon protests by the students, and eight other professors as well. Lasaulx and three other former Munich lecturers were elected to the national assembly in Frankfort, where he identified himself with the conservatives
.
In 1848 Ludwig I was forced to abdicate over a scandal involving his mistress Lola Montez
. His successor, Maximilian II
gave into pressure and reinstated Lasaulx and the others to their old posts in 1849. Later that year, Lasaulx was appointed to the Bavaria
n Chamber of Deptuties. He served there until his death on May 9, 1861.
Koblenz
Koblenz is a German city situated on both banks of the Rhine at its confluence with the Moselle, where the Deutsches Eck and its monument are situated.As Koblenz was one of the military posts established by Drusus about 8 BC, the...
, the eldest son of well-known architect, Johann Claudius von Lasaulx (1781-1848) and his wife, Anna Maria Müller (1781-1855). He was named for his grandfather, Peter Ernst Joseph von Lasaulx (1757-1809), who served as Syndic for Koblenz. Ernst's siblings included:
- Otto Phillip von Lasaulx (1806-1897) - emigrated to Fayette CountyFayette County, TexasFayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population was 21,804. Its county seat is La Grange. Fayette is named for the Marquis de la Fayette, a French nobleman who became an American Revolutionary War hero...
, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
in 1848 after serving as Bauinspektor in ElberfeldElberfeldElberfeld is a municipal subdivision of the German city of Wuppertal; it was an independent town until 1929.-History:The first official mentioning of the geographic area on the banks of today's Wupper River as "elverfelde" was in a document of 1161...
. - Hermann von Lasaulx (1808-1868)
- Maria Anna von Lasaulx (1810-1866) - served as Superior of the Heiligen Geist Hospital in LuxembourgLuxembourgLuxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
. - Peter Francis von Lasaulx (1811-1811)
- Clementine Maria von Lasaulx (1812-1877)
- Karl Adam von Lasaulx (1814-1815)
- Amalie von Lasaulx (1815-1872) - known as Sister Augustine, served as Superior of the St. Johannis Hospital in BonnBonnBonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. Located in the Cologne/Bonn Region, about 25 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, it was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990 and the official seat of government of united Germany from 1990 to 1999....
until she was removed due to conflict with doctrinal forces of the time. - Katherina von Lasaulx (1817-1819)
Ernst's uncle was Johann Joseph von Görres
Johann Joseph von Görres
Johann Joseph von Görres was a German writer and journalist.-Early life:Görres was born at Koblenz. His father was moderately well off, and sent his son to a Latin college under the direction of the Roman Catholic clergy...
, a well-known priest and writer, husband to aunt Catherine von Lasaulx.
At a young age, Ernst Lasaulx became fascinated with classical philosophy
Ancient philosophy
This page lists some links to ancient philosophy. In Western philosophy, the spread of Christianity through the Roman Empire marked the ending of Hellenistic philosophy and ushered in the beginnings of Medieval philosophy, whereas in Eastern philosophy, the spread of Islam through the Arab Empire...
. He studied at Bonn
Bonn
Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. Located in the Cologne/Bonn Region, about 25 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, it was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990 and the official seat of government of united Germany from 1990 to 1999....
(1824–1830) and then at Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, where he focused on Schelling
Schelling
Notable people with the last name of Schelling include:* Ernest Schelling, American composer* Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling, German philosopher* Thomas Schelling, American economist and Nobel laureate...
, Görres, and Baader
Franz Xaver von Baader
Franz Xaver von Baader was a German Roman Catholic philosopher and theologian.-Life:He was born in Munich, the third son of F. P. Baader, court physician to the Prince-elector of Bavaria. His brothers were both distinguished — the elder, Clemens, as an author; the second, Joseph , as an...
, whose daughter he later married. After finishing his studies at the university, he spent the next four years traveling around Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, and Palestine
Palestine
Palestine is a conventional name, among others, used to describe the geographic region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, and various adjoining lands....
; visiting all the most important places from history. His trip to Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
was made as part of the party of Prince Otto
Otto of Greece
Otto, Prince of Bavaria, then Othon, King of Greece was made the first modern King of Greece in 1832 under the Convention of London, whereby Greece became a new independent kingdom under the protection of the Great Powers .The second son of the philhellene King Ludwig I of Bavaria, Otto ascended...
of Wittelsbach
Wittelsbach
The Wittelsbach family is a European royal family and a German dynasty from Bavaria.Members of the family served as Dukes, Electors and Kings of Bavaria , Counts Palatine of the Rhine , Margraves of Brandenburg , Counts of Holland, Hainaut and Zeeland , Elector-Archbishops of Cologne , Dukes of...
, who had just been made King of the Hellenes
Returning to Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, he received his doctorate from Kiel
Kiel
Kiel is the capital and most populous city in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, with a population of 238,049 .Kiel is approximately north of Hamburg. Due to its geographic location in the north of Germany, the southeast of the Jutland peninsula, and the southwestern shore of the...
in 1835 with the dissertation "De mortis dominatu in veteres, commentatio theologica-philosophica", and was subsequently appointed to be docent of classical philology
Philology
Philology is the study of language in written historical sources; it is a combination of literary studies, history and linguistics.Classical philology is the philology of Greek and Classical Latin...
at the University of Würzburg
University of Würzburg
The University of Würzburg is a university in Würzburg, Germany, founded in 1402. The university is a member of the distinguished Coimbra Group.-Name:...
. It was about this time he married Julie von Baader, Franz von Baader's daughter. It is believed that he had seven children with her.
On November 20, 1837, Clemens August
Clemens August von Droste-Vischering
Baron Clemens August von Droste-Vischering, German Clemens August Freiherr von Droste-Vischering was an Archbishop of Cologne.-Biography:...
, Archbishop of Cologne, was arrested and imprisoned by the Prussian
Kingdom of Prussia
The Kingdom of Prussia was a German kingdom from 1701 to 1918. Until the defeat of Germany in World War I, it comprised almost two-thirds of the area of the German Empire...
government. This sent a shock through Catholic circles throughout Germany, and inspired both Lasaulx and his uncle to write pamphlets. His, Kritische Bemerkungen über die Kölner Sache (Critical Remarks about the Cologne Matter), was a controversial attack on the Prussians in general and diplomat Josias von Bunsen in particular.
Although the Würzburg government tried to keep him there, Lasaulx left in 1844 to become Professor of Philology and Aesthetics
Aesthetics
Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty. It is more scientifically defined as the study of sensory or sensori-emotional values, sometimes called judgments of sentiment and taste...
at the University of Munich, where he became known for his magnetic style. He became involved in political matters, which resulted in the dismissal of Minister Abel in 1847, this made heads of the University happy, but Ludwig I quite upset. He dismissed Lasaulx from his post, and upon protests by the students, and eight other professors as well. Lasaulx and three other former Munich lecturers were elected to the national assembly in Frankfort, where he identified himself with the conservatives
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
.
In 1848 Ludwig I was forced to abdicate over a scandal involving his mistress Lola Montez
Lola Montez
Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, Countess of Landsfeld , better known by the stage name Lola Montez, was an Irish dancer and actress who became famous as a "Spanish dancer", courtesan and mistress of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, who made her Countess of Landsfeld. She used her influence to institute liberal...
. His successor, Maximilian II
Maximilian II of Bavaria
Maximilian II of Bavaria was king of Bavaria from 1848 until 1864. He was son of Ludwig I of Bavaria and Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.-Crown Prince:...
gave into pressure and reinstated Lasaulx and the others to their old posts in 1849. Later that year, Lasaulx was appointed to the Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
n Chamber of Deptuties. He served there until his death on May 9, 1861.