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 (84 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 passed away in Kaarlela[12].
  • Anders Chydenius was born on February 26, 1729[3].
  • Anders Chydenius died on February 1, 1803[5].
  • Anders Chydenius's father was Q141224209[13].
  • Anders Chydenius's mother was Q141224012[14].
  • Among Anders Chydenius's spouses was Q141224093[15].
  • Anders Chydenius held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Swedish was Anders Chydenius's native language[17].
  • Anders Chydenius is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[18].
  • Anders Chydenius worked as an economist[6].
  • Anders Chydenius's professions included politician[7].
  • Anders Chydenius worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Anders Chydenius worked as a priest[9].
  • Anders Chydenius worked as a writer[10].
  • Anders Chydenius's professions included physician[19].
  • Anders Chydenius's field of work was philosophy[20].
  • Anders Chydenius held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[21].
  • Among Anders Chydenius's employers was Royal Academy of Turku[22].
  • Anders Chydenius was educated at Uppsala University[23].
  • Anders Chydenius received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[24].
  • Anders Chydenius's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[25].
  • Anders Chydenius is recorded as male[26].
  • Anders Chydenius's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sotkamo parish village[2], Anders Chydenius… he was born on February 26, 1729[3]. His father was Q141224209[13]. His mother was Q141224012[14]. He is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[18]. Swedish was his native language[17].

Education

Anders Chydenius's education included a stint at Uppsala University[23]. He studied under Pehr Kalm[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], politician[7], philosopher[8], priest[9], writer[10], and physician[19]. Anders Chydenius's field of work was philosophy[20]. Among his employers was Royal Academy of Turku[22]. He held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[21].

Recognition

Anders Chydenius received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[24].

Personal Life

Anders Chydenius was married to Q141224093[15]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[25].

Death and Burial

Anders Chydenius died on February 1, 1803[5]. Recorded place of death include Kokkola[4], a town[29], in Finland[30], founded in 1620[31] and Kaarlela[12], a municipality of Finland[32], in Finland[33].

Why It Matters

Anders Chydenius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Works attributed to him include The National Gain[36], a written work[37].

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].

Who were Anders Chydenius's parents?

Anders Chydenius's father was Q141224209[13]. Anders Chydenius's mother was Q141224012[14].

Who was Anders Chydenius married to?

Anders Chydenius's spouses include Q141224093[15].

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[23].

What awards did Anders Chydenius receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[24].

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. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . kansallisbiografia.fi. Retrieved . kansallisbiografia.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] ↑ . 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. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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