Alexander Foss

Danish autobiographer (1858-1925)
Person human Q5738260
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Alexander Foss

Summary

Alexander Foss is a human[1]. He was born in Viborg[2]. He was born on October 1, 1858[3]. He died on November 25, 1925[4]. He worked as an autobiographer[5], industrialist[6], and politician[7].

Key Facts

  • Alexander Foss's place of birth was Viborg[2].
  • Alexander Foss was born on October 1, 1858[3].
  • Alexander Foss died on November 25, 1925[4].
  • A child of Alexander Foss was Erling Foss[8].
  • A child of Alexander Foss was Einar Philip Foss[9].
  • Alexander Foss held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Alexander Foss worked as an autobiographer[5].
  • Alexander Foss's professions included industrialist[6].
  • Alexander Foss worked as a politician[7].
  • Alexander Foss held the position of member of the Folketing[11].
  • Alexander Foss received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[12].
  • Alexander Foss is recorded as male[13].
  • Alexander Foss's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Alexander Foss was affiliated with the Conservative People's Party[15].
  • Alexander Foss's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Foss[16].
  • Alexander Foss's family name is recorded as Foss[17].
  • Alexander Foss's given name is recorded as Alexander[18].
  • Alexander Foss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Viborg[2], Alexander Foss… he was born on October 1, 1858[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include autobiographer[5], industrialist[6], and politician[7]. Alexander Foss held the position of member of the Folketing[11].

Recognition

Alexander Foss received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[12].

Personal Life

Children include Erling Foss[8], an autobiographer[20], 1897–1982[21], of Kingdom of Denmark[22] and Einar Philip Foss[9], a politician[23], 1893–1967[24], of Kingdom of Denmark[25], awarded the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[26]. Alexander Foss was affiliated with the Conservative People's Party[15].

Death and Burial

Alexander Foss died on November 25, 1925[4].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Foss born?

Alexander Foss was born in Viborg[2].

What did Alexander Foss do for work?

Alexander Foss worked as autobiographer[5], industrialist[6], and politician[7].

What awards did Alexander Foss receive?

Honors received include commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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