Baltzar von Platen

Swedish inventor (1898–1984)
Person human Q805827
Baltzar von Platen
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Summary

Baltzar von Platen is a human[1]. Born in Malmö Sankt Petri församling[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1898[3]. He passed away in Ystad church parish[4]. He died on January 1, 1984[5]. He worked as a mechanical engineer[6], inventor[7], and engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Malmö Sankt Petri församling[2].
  • Baltzar von Platen died in Ystad church parish[4].
  • Baltzar von Platen was born on February 24, 1898[3].
  • Baltzar von Platen died on January 1, 1984[5].
  • Baltzar von Platen died on April 29, 1984[10].
  • Baltzar von Platen's father was Philip Ludvig von Platen[11].
  • Baltzar von Platen's mother was Q141419584[12].
  • Among Baltzar von Platen's spouses was Q141450169[13].
  • Baltzar von Platen was married to Q141498405[14].
  • A child of Baltzar von Platen was Q141450148[15].
  • A child of Baltzar von Platen was Q141498335[16].
  • A child of Baltzar von Platen was Q141511419[17].
  • Baltzar von Platen held citizenship in Sweden[18].
  • Baltzar von Platen worked as a mechanical engineer[6].
  • Baltzar von Platen worked as an inventor[7].
  • Baltzar von Platen worked as an engineer[8].
  • Baltzar von Platen received the John Price Wetherill Medal[19].
  • Baltzar von Platen received the Polhem Prize[20].
  • Baltzar von Platen received the Q141181599[21].
  • Baltzar von Platen is recorded as male[22].
  • Baltzar von Platen's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Baltzar von Platen's family is recorded as von Platen family[24].
  • Baltzar von Platen's Commons category is recorded as Baltzar von Platen (1898–1984)[25].
  • Baltzar von Platen's family name is recorded as von Platen[26].
  • Baltzar von Platen's given name is recorded as Baltzar[27].

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Origins and Family

Baltzar von Platen was born in Malmö Sankt Petri församling[2]. He was born on February 24, 1898[3]. His father was Philip Ludvig von Platen[11]. His mother was Q141419584[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mechanical engineer[6], inventor[7], and engineer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include John Price Wetherill Medal[19], a science award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1925[30]; Polhem Prize[20], an award[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1878[33]; and Q141181599[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Q141450169[13] and Q141498405[14]. Children include Q141450148[15], Q141498335[16], and Q141511419[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1984[5] and April 29, 1984[10]. Baltzar von Platen died in Ystad church parish[4].

Why It Matters

Baltzar von Platen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Baltzar von Platen born?

Baltzar von Platen was born in Malmö Sankt Petri församling[2].

Where did Baltzar von Platen die?

Baltzar von Platen died in Ystad church parish[4].

Who were Baltzar von Platen's parents?

Baltzar von Platen's father was Philip Ludvig von Platen[11]. Baltzar von Platen's mother was Q141419584[12].

Who was Baltzar von Platen married to?

Baltzar von Platen's spouses include Q141450169[13] and Q141498405[14].

What did Baltzar von Platen do for work?

Baltzar von Platen worked as mechanical engineer[6], inventor[7], and engineer[8].

What awards did Baltzar von Platen receive?

Honors received include John Price Wetherill Medal[19], Polhem Prize[20], and Q141181599[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-09-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Q141450169, Q141498405
    Child → Q141450148, Q141498335, Q141511419
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Child: Q141511419"
  2. 28d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-09-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Q141450169, Q141498405
    Child → Q141450148, Q141498335, Q141511419
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Child: Q141498335"
  3. 4w ago · 日巫女 · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Q141450148, Q141498335, Q141511419
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Child: Q141450148, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1789369435631"
  4. 5w ago · 日巫女 · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother → Q141419584
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Mother: Q141419584, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1789078157003"
  5. 6w ago · 日巫女 · 2026-09-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Baltzar, Carl
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Given name: Carl, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1788476310642"
  6. 7w ago · Magnus242 · 2026-08-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → mechanical engineer, inventor, engineer
    Given name → Baltzar, Carl
    Instance of → human
    Family → von Platen family
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Award received: Q141181599, mottagare av IVAs Stora Guldmedalj ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/268dcc1d53c|details]])"
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