Arthur Långfors

Finnish romanist and diplomat (1881–1959)
Person human Q710496
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Arthur Långfors

Summary

Arthur Långfors is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rauma[2]. He was born on January 12, 1881[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on October 20, 1959[5]. He worked as a romanist[6], diplomat[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Långfors's place of birth was Rauma[2].
  • Arthur Långfors died in Helsinki[4].
  • Arthur Långfors was born on January 12, 1881[3].
  • Arthur Långfors died on October 20, 1959[5].
  • Arthur Långfors held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Arthur Långfors's professions included romanist[6].
  • Arthur Långfors worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Arthur Långfors's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Arthur Långfors was employed by University of Helsinki[11].
  • Arthur Långfors was educated at University of Helsinki[12].
  • A notable student of Arthur Långfors was Tauno Nurmela[13].
  • Arthur Långfors received the honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[14].
  • Arthur Långfors received the honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[15].
  • Arthur Långfors received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[16].
  • Arthur Långfors received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[17].
  • Arthur Långfors received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18].
  • Arthur Långfors received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].
  • Arthur Långfors was a member of Finnish Academy of Science and Letters[20].
  • Arthur Långfors was a member of Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[21].
  • Arthur Långfors was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[22].
  • Arthur Långfors was a member of Philological Section of the Institute for Catalan Studies[23].
  • Arthur Långfors was a member of Medieval Academy of America[24].
  • Arthur Långfors is recorded as male[25].
  • Arthur Långfors's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Arthur Långfors's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Långfors[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Långfors was born in Rauma[2]. He was born on January 12, 1881[3].

Education

Arthur Långfors was educated at University of Helsinki[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include romanist[6], diplomat[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Arthur Långfors's employers was University of Helsinki[11]. A notable student of him was Tauno Nurmela[13].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[14], an award[28], in Norway[29]; honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[15], an award[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[16]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[17], an award[32], in France[33]; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1919[36]; and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1919[39].

Death and Burial

Arthur Långfors died on October 20, 1959[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Arthur Långfors is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Långfors born?

Arthur Långfors was born in Rauma[2].

Where did Arthur Långfors die?

Arthur Långfors passed away in Helsinki[4].

What did Arthur Långfors do for work?

Arthur Långfors worked as romanist[6], diplomat[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Arthur Långfors go to school?

Arthur Långfors was educated at University of Helsinki[12].

What awards did Arthur Långfors receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[14], honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[15], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[16], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[17].

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship → Finland
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