Arvid Adolf Etholén

Finnish explorer (1799-1876)
Person human Q2824701
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Arvid Adolf Etholén

Summary

Arvid Adolf Etholén is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on January 9, 1799[3]. He died in Elimäki[4]. He died on March 29, 1876[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Arvid Adolf Etholén was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén died in Elimäki[4].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén was born on January 9, 1799[3].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén died on March 29, 1876[5].
  • A child of Arvid Adolf Etholén was Alexander Arvidsson Etholén[9].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén held citizenship in Sweden[10].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
  • Swedish was Arvid Adolf Etholén's native language[12].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén worked as an explorer[6].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén's professions included politician[7].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén held the position of Chief manager of the Russian-American Company[13].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[14].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[15].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[16].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[18].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén is recorded as male[19].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén's military branch is recorded as Imperial Russian Navy[21].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén's Commons category is recorded as Arvid Adolf Etholén[22].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[23].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén's military, police or special rank is recorded as counter admiral[24].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén's family name is recorded as Etholén[25].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén's given name is recorded as Arvid[26].
  • Arvid Adolf Etholén's work location is recorded as Sitka[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Helsinki[2], Arvid Adolf Etholén… he was born on January 9, 1799[3]. Swedish was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and politician[7]. Arvid Adolf Etholén held the position of Chief manager of the Russian-American Company[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[14], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[15], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[16], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[18], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37].

Personal Life

A child of Arvid Adolf Etholén was Alexander Arvidsson Etholén[9].

Death and Burial

Arvid Adolf Etholén died on March 29, 1876[5]. He died in Elimäki[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Arvid Adolf Etholén include Etolin Island[38], an island[39], in United States[40].

Why It Matters

Arvid Adolf Etholén ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Etolin Island[38], an island[39], in United States[40].

FAQs

Where was Arvid Adolf Etholén born?

Born in Helsinki[2], Arvid Adolf Etholén…

Where did Arvid Adolf Etholén die?

Arvid Adolf Etholén passed away in Elimäki[4].

What did Arvid Adolf Etholén do for work?

Arvid Adolf Etholén worked as explorer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Arvid Adolf Etholén receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[14], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[15], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[16], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17].

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  8. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . kansallisbiografia.fi. Retrieved . kansallisbiografia.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Native language Swedish
    Place of birth Helsinki
    Child Alexander Arvidsson Etholén
    Languages spoken, written or signed Finnish, Swedish
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