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Ago Künnap

Estonian linguist (born 1941)
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Ago Künnap

Summary

Ago Künnap is a human[1]. Born in Tallinn[2], he… he was born on July 23, 1941[3]. He worked as a linguist[4], editor[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tallinn[2], Ago Künnap…
  • Ago Künnap was born on July 23, 1941[3].
  • A child of Ago Künnap was Asko Künnap[8].
  • Ago Künnap held citizenship in Estonia[9].
  • Ago Künnap held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Ago Künnap worked as a linguist[4].
  • Ago Künnap's professions included editor[5].
  • Ago Künnap worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Ago Künnap's field of work was Uralic[11].
  • Ago Künnap was employed by University of Tartu[12].
  • Ago Künnap's doctoral advisor was Paul Ariste[13].
  • Ago Künnap received the Order of the White Star, 5th Class[14].
  • Ago Künnap is recorded as male[15].
  • Ago Künnap's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ago Künnap's Commons category is recorded as Ago Künnap[17].
  • Ago Künnap earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Philology[18].
  • Ago Künnap earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[19].
  • Ago Künnap's family name is recorded as Künnap[20].
  • Ago Künnap's given name is recorded as Ago[21].
  • Ago Künnap's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[22].
  • Ago Künnap's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Ago Künnap's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Ago Künnap's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Selkup[25].
  • Ago Künnap's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Kamas[26].
  • Ago Künnap's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[27].

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Origins and Family

Ago Künnap was born in Tallinn[2]. He was born on July 23, 1941[3].

Education

Ago Künnap's doctoral advisor was Paul Ariste[13]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Sciences in Philology[18] and Doctor of Philosophy[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[4], editor[5], and university teacher[6]. Ago Künnap's field of work was Uralic[11]. Among his employers was University of Tartu[12].

Recognition

Ago Künnap received the Order of the White Star, 5th Class[14].

Personal Life

A child of Ago Künnap was Asko Künnap[8].

Why It Matters

Ago Künnap ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Ago Künnap born?

Ago Künnap was born in Tallinn[2].

What did Ago Künnap do for work?

Ago Künnap worked as linguist[4], editor[5], and university teacher[6].

What awards did Ago Künnap receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 5th Class[14].

Related Entities

Estonia Paul Ariste University of Tartu

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Estonian Research Portal. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Estonian Research Portal. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Estonian Research Portal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Educated at → Tallinn Nõmme Upper Secondary School, University of Tartu
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