August Ramsay

Finnish politician (1859–1943)
Person human Q6163504
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August Ramsay

Summary

August Ramsay is a human[1]. Born in Dalsbruk[2], he… he was born on March 15, 1859[3]. He passed away in Espoo[4]. He died on July 23, 1943[5]. He worked as a politician[6], canoeist[7], business executive[8], and mathematician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • August Ramsay was born in Dalsbruk[2].
  • August Ramsay died in Espoo[4].
  • August Ramsay was born on March 15, 1859[3].
  • August Ramsay died on July 23, 1943[5].
  • August Ramsay's father was Alexander Wolter Ramsay[11].
  • August Ramsay's mother was Emmy Tham[12].
  • August Ramsay was married to Jully Ramsay[13].
  • A child of August Ramsay was Henrik Ramsay[14].
  • August Ramsay held citizenship in Finland[15].
  • August Ramsay held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[16].
  • Swedish was August Ramsay's native language[17].
  • August Ramsay worked as a politician[6].
  • August Ramsay worked as a canoeist[7].
  • August Ramsay's professions included business executive[8].
  • August Ramsay's professions included mathematician[9].
  • August Ramsay held the position of Minister of Finance[18].
  • August Ramsay held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[19].
  • August Ramsay held the position of Governor of the Bank of Finland[20].
  • August Ramsay held the position of rector[21].
  • August Ramsay was educated at University of Helsinki[22].
  • August Ramsay received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23].
  • August Ramsay received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[24].
  • August Ramsay received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25].
  • August Ramsay received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[26].
  • August Ramsay received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[27].

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Origins and Family

August Ramsay's place of birth was Dalsbruk[2]. He was born on March 15, 1859[3]. His father was Alexander Wolter Ramsay[11]. His mother was Emmy Tham[12]. Swedish was his native language[17].

Education

August Ramsay's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], canoeist[7], business executive[8], and mathematician[9]. Positions held include Minister of Finance[18], a position[28], in Finland[29]; member of the Parliament of Finland[19], a position[30], in Finland[31]; Governor of the Bank of Finland[20], a position[32], in Finland[33]; and rector[21], an elective office[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[24], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25], a grade of an order[39], in Finland[40], founded in 1919[41]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[26], a grade of an order[42], in Sweden[43]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[27], a grade of an order[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1919[46].

Personal Life

August Ramsay was married to Jully Ramsay[13]. A child of him was Henrik Ramsay[14]. He was affiliated with the Swedish People's Party of Finland[47].

Death and Burial

August Ramsay died on July 23, 1943[5]. He died in Espoo[4].

Why It Matters

August Ramsay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was August Ramsay born?

August Ramsay was born in Dalsbruk[2].

Where did August Ramsay die?

August Ramsay died in Espoo[4].

Who were August Ramsay's parents?

August Ramsay's father was Alexander Wolter Ramsay[11]. August Ramsay's mother was Emmy Tham[12].

Who was August Ramsay married to?

August Ramsay's spouses include Jully Ramsay[13].

What did August Ramsay do for work?

August Ramsay worked as politician[6], canoeist[7], business executive[8], and mathematician[9].

Where did August Ramsay go to school?

August Ramsay was educated at University of Helsinki[22].

What awards did August Ramsay receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[24], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[26].

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  22. [25] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Uppslagsverket Finland. wikidata.org.

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

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