Arvid Järnefelt

Finnish jurist and writer (1861–1932)
Person human Q717186
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Arvid Järnefelt

Summary

Arvid Järnefelt is a human[1]. Born in Pulkovo[2], he… he was born on November 16, 1861[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on December 27, 1932[5]. He worked as a judge[6], writer[7], biographer[8], painter[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Arvid Järnefelt was born in Pulkovo[2].
  • Arvid Järnefelt died in Helsinki[4].
  • Arvid Järnefelt was born on November 16, 1861[3].
  • Arvid Järnefelt died on December 27, 1932[5].
  • Arvid Järnefelt's father was August Aleksander Järnefelt[12].
  • Arvid Järnefelt's mother was Elisabeth Järnefelt[13].
  • A child of Arvid Järnefelt was Eero Järnefelt[14].
  • A child of Arvid Järnefelt was Maija Järnefelt[15].
  • A child of Arvid Järnefelt was Lillan Järnefelt[16].
  • Arvid Järnefelt held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Arvid Järnefelt held citizenship in Finland[18].
  • Arvid Järnefelt held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[19].
  • Finnish was Arvid Järnefelt's native language[20].
  • Arvid Järnefelt's professions included judge[6].
  • Arvid Järnefelt's professions included writer[7].
  • Arvid Järnefelt's professions included biographer[8].
  • Arvid Järnefelt worked as a painter[9].
  • Arvid Järnefelt worked as a playwright[10].
  • Arvid Järnefelt worked as a translator[21].
  • Arvid Järnefelt's field of work was literature[22].
  • Arvid Järnefelt's field of work was drama[23].
  • Arvid Järnefelt's field of work was translating activity[24].
  • Arvid Järnefelt's field of work was justice and judicial activities[25].
  • Arvid Järnefelt held the position of judge[26].
  • Arvid Järnefelt received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Arvid Järnefelt was born in Pulkovo[2]. He was born on November 16, 1861[3]. His father was August Aleksander Järnefelt[12]. His mother was Elisabeth Järnefelt[13]. Finnish was his native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], writer[7], biographer[8], painter[9], playwright[10], and translator[21]. Fields of work include literature[22], a type of arts[28]; drama[23], a literary mode[29]; translating activity[24]; and justice and judicial activities[25], an economic activity[30]. Arvid Järnefelt held the position of judge[26].

Recognition

Arvid Järnefelt received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].

Personal Life

Children include Eero Järnefelt[14], a journalist[31], 1888–1970[32], of Finland[33], awarded the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[34]; Maija Järnefelt[15], an author[35], 1900–1986[36], of Finland[37]; and Lillan Järnefelt[16], a film actor[38], 1902–1941[39], of Finland[40].

Death and Burial

Arvid Järnefelt died on December 27, 1932[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Arvid Järnefelt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Arvid Järnefelt born?

Born in Pulkovo[2], Arvid Järnefelt…

Where did Arvid Järnefelt die?

Arvid Järnefelt died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Arvid Järnefelt's parents?

Arvid Järnefelt's father was August Aleksander Järnefelt[12]. Arvid Järnefelt's mother was Elisabeth Järnefelt[13].

What did Arvid Järnefelt do for work?

Arvid Järnefelt worked as judge[6], writer[7], biographer[8], painter[9], and playwright[10].

What awards did Arvid Järnefelt receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].

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  12. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
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  21. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary, Writers in Finland 1809–1916
    Nominated for Nobel Prize in Literature
    Sibling Aino Sibelius, Armas Järnefelt, Eero Järnefelt +1
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