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Friedrich Fröbel Philosopher

Friedrich Wilhelm August Fröbel (or Froebel) (German pronunciation: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈaʊɡʊst ˈfʁøːbəl]; April 21, 1782 – June 21, 1852) was a German pedagogue, a student of Pestalozzi who laid the foundation for modern education based on the recognition that children have unique needs and capabilities. He created the concept of the “kindergarten” and also coined the word now used in German and English. He also developed the educational toys known as Froebel Gifts.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 21, 1782
Birth place	Germany , Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt , Oberweißbach
Date of death	June 21, 1852
Place of death	Germany , Schweina , Mariental Germany
Era	19th-century philosophy

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