Anders Chydenius

Swedish priest and politician (1729–1803)
Person human Q490870
Anders Chydenius
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Anders Chydenius

Summary

Anders Chydenius is a human[1]. Born in Sotkamo parish village[2], he… he was born on February 26, 1729[3]. He passed away in Kokkola[4]. He died on February 1, 1803[5]. He worked as an economist[6], politician[7], philosopher[8], priest[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Anders Chydenius was born in Sotkamo parish village[2].
  • Anders Chydenius passed away in Kokkola[4].
  • Anders Chydenius was born on February 26, 1729[3].
  • Anders Chydenius died on February 1, 1803[5].
  • Anders Chydenius held citizenship in Sweden[12].
  • Swedish was Anders Chydenius's native language[13].
  • Anders Chydenius worked as an economist[6].
  • Anders Chydenius's professions included politician[7].
  • Anders Chydenius's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Anders Chydenius worked as a priest[9].
  • Anders Chydenius worked as a writer[10].
  • Anders Chydenius worked as a physician[14].
  • Anders Chydenius's field of work was philosophy[15].
  • Anders Chydenius held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[16].
  • Anders Chydenius was employed by Royal Academy of Turku[17].
  • Anders Chydenius was educated at Uppsala University[18].
  • Anders Chydenius received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[19].
  • Anders Chydenius's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].
  • Anders Chydenius is recorded as male[21].
  • Anders Chydenius's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Anders Chydenius's Commons category is recorded as Anders Chydenius[23].
  • Anders Chydenius's family name is recorded as Chydenius[24].
  • Anders Chydenius's given name is recorded as Anders[25].
  • Anders Chydenius's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Anders Chydenius[26].
  • Anders Chydenius's Commons gallery is recorded as Anders Chydenius[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sotkamo parish village[2], Anders Chydenius… he was born on February 26, 1729[3]. Swedish was his native language[13].

Education

Anders Chydenius's education included a stint at Uppsala University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], politician[7], philosopher[8], priest[9], writer[10], and physician[14]. Anders Chydenius's field of work was philosophy[15]. He was employed by Royal Academy of Turku[17]. He held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[16].

Recognition

Anders Chydenius received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[19].

Personal Life

Anders Chydenius's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].

Death and Burial

Anders Chydenius died on February 1, 1803[5]. He passed away in Kokkola[4].

Why It Matters

Anders Chydenius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include The National Gain[30], a written work[31].

FAQs

Where was Anders Chydenius born?

Born in Sotkamo parish village[2], Anders Chydenius…

Where did Anders Chydenius die?

Anders Chydenius died in Kokkola[4].

What did Anders Chydenius do for work?

Anders Chydenius worked as economist[6], politician[7], philosopher[8], priest[9], and writer[10].

Where did Anders Chydenius go to school?

Anders Chydenius was educated at Uppsala University[18].

What awards did Anders Chydenius receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . kansallisbiografia.fi. Retrieved . kansallisbiografia.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . list of inhabitants of the Convent Quarter. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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