August Aleksander Järnefelt

Finnish general (1833–1897)
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August Aleksander Järnefelt

Summary

August Aleksander Järnefelt is a human[1]. He was born in Tohmajärvi[2]. He was born on April 2, 1833[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on April 15, 1897[5]. He worked as a politician[6], cartographer[7], military personnel[8], governor[9], and topographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tohmajärvi[2], August Aleksander Järnefelt…
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt died in Helsinki[4].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt was born on April 2, 1833[3].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt died on April 15, 1897[5].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt died on April 15, 1896[12].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt's father was Kustaa Adolf Järnefelt[13].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt's mother was Aurora Fredrika Järnefelt[14].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt was married to Elisabeth Järnefelt[15].
  • A child of August Aleksander Järnefelt was Kasper Järnefelt[16].
  • A child of August Aleksander Järnefelt was Arvid Järnefelt[17].
  • A child of August Aleksander Järnefelt was Eero Järnefelt[18].
  • A child of August Aleksander Järnefelt was Armas Järnefelt[19].
  • A child of August Aleksander Järnefelt was Aino Sibelius[20].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[21].
  • Swedish was August Aleksander Järnefelt's native language[22].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[23].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt's professions included politician[6].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt worked as a cartographer[7].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt worked as a military personnel[8].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt worked as a governor[9].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt worked as a topographer[10].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt worked as a soldier[24].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt held the position of member of the Diet of Finland[25].
  • August Aleksander Järnefelt held the position of governor of Vaasa County[26].
  • A notable student of August Aleksander Järnefelt was Arvid Järnefelt[27].

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Origins and Family

August Aleksander Järnefelt was born in Tohmajärvi[2]. He was born on April 2, 1833[3]. His father was Kustaa Adolf Järnefelt[13]. His mother was Aurora Fredrika Järnefelt[14]. He is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[23]. Swedish was his native language[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], cartographer[7], military personnel[8], governor[9], topographer[10], and soldier[24]. Positions held include member of the Diet of Finland[25] and governor of Vaasa County[26]. Notable students include Arvid Järnefelt[27], a judge[28], 1861–1932[29], of Russian Empire[30], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[31], specialised in literature[32]; Eero Järnefelt[33], a painter[34], 1863–1937[35], of Finland[36], awarded the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[37]; Armas Järnefelt[38], a conductor[39], 1869–1958[40], of Russian Empire[41], awarded the Litteris et Artibus[42], specialised in conducting[43]; and Kasper Järnefelt[44], an art critic[45], 1859–1941[46], of Finland[47].

Personal Life

August Aleksander Järnefelt was married to Elisabeth Järnefelt[15]. Children include Kasper Järnefelt[16], an art critic[48], 1859–1941[49], of Finland[50]; Arvid Järnefelt[17], a judge[51], 1861–1932[52], of Russian Empire[53], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[54], specialised in literature[55]; Eero Järnefelt[18], a painter[56], 1863–1937[57], of Finland[58], awarded the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[59]; Armas Järnefelt[19], a conductor[60], 1869–1958[61], of Russian Empire[62], awarded the Litteris et Artibus[63], specialised in conducting[64]; and Aino Sibelius[20], a composer[65], 1871–1969[66], of Finland[67]. He was affiliated with the Finnish Party[68].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 15, 1897[5] and April 15, 1896[12]. August Aleksander Järnefelt passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

August Aleksander Järnefelt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was August Aleksander Järnefelt born?

August Aleksander Järnefelt was born in Tohmajärvi[2].

Where did August Aleksander Järnefelt die?

August Aleksander Järnefelt passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were August Aleksander Järnefelt's parents?

August Aleksander Järnefelt's father was Kustaa Adolf Järnefelt[13]. August Aleksander Järnefelt's mother was Aurora Fredrika Järnefelt[14].

Who was August Aleksander Järnefelt married to?

August Aleksander Järnefelt's spouses include Elisabeth Järnefelt[15].

What did August Aleksander Järnefelt do for work?

August Aleksander Järnefelt worked as politician[6], cartographer[7], military personnel[8], governor[9], and topographer[10].

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Class ancestry

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    Significant event → Tenth Russo-Turkish War
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  3. 16w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person → Frederick Heiden
    Student → Arvid Järnefelt, Eero Järnefelt, Armas Järnefelt +1
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  4. 16w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Finnish, Swedish
    Place of birth → Tohmajärvi
    Occupation → politician, cartographer, military personnel +3
    Student → Arvid Järnefelt, Eero Järnefelt, Armas Järnefelt +1
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