Axel W. Persson

Swedish archaeologist at Uppsala University (1888–1951)
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Summary

Axel W. Persson was born on June 1, 1888[1], in Kvidinge parish[2]. He died on May 7, 1951[3], in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], archaeologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Uppsala Old Cemetery[10]
  • Spouse: Elsa Segerdahl[11]
  • Child: Viktor Persson[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[13]
  • Employer: Uppsala University[14], Lund University[15]
  • Student: Erik Sjöqvist[16], Einar Gjerstad[17], Åke Åkerström[18]
  • Award received: Övralidspriset[19], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[20], Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[21], Grand Commander of the Order of the Redeemer[22], Order of the Phoenix[23]
  • Member of: German Archaeological Institute[24], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Commons category: Axel Waldemar Persson[27]
  • Family name: Persson[28]
  • Given name: Axel[29]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[31]
  • Artist files at: Uppsala University Library[32]

Why It Matters

Axel W. Persson has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He is credited with the discovery of Midea[35], an ancient city[36], in Greece[37].

FAQs

Where was Axel W. Persson born?

Axel W. Persson's place of birth was Kvidinge parish[2].

Where did Axel W. Persson die?

Axel W. Persson died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].

Who was Axel W. Persson married to?

Axel W. Persson's spouses include Elsa Segerdahl[11].

What did Axel W. Persson do for work?

Axel W. Persson worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], archaeologist[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Axel W. Persson receive?

Honors received include Övralidspriset[19], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[20], Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[21], and Grand Commander of the Order of the Redeemer[22].

What did Axel W. Persson discover?

Axel W. Persson is credited as discoverer of Midea[35].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . kulturpersoner.uppsalakyrkogardar.se. Retrieved . kulturpersoner.uppsalakyrkogardar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . kulturpersoner.uppsalakyrkogardar.se. Retrieved . kulturpersoner.uppsalakyrkogardar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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