Benjamin Höijer

Swedish university teacher, Kantian philosopher and translator (1767–1812)
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Benjamin Höijer

Summary

Benjamin Höijer is a human[1]. He was born in Stora Skedvi parish[2]. He was born on June 1, 1767[3]. He passed away in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4]. He died on June 13, 1812[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], translator[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stora Skedvi parish[2], Benjamin Höijer…
  • Benjamin Höijer passed away in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].
  • Benjamin Höijer was born on June 1, 1767[3].
  • Benjamin Höijer died on June 13, 1812[5].
  • Benjamin Höijer is buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery[10].
  • Benjamin Höijer held citizenship in Sweden[11].
  • Benjamin Höijer's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Benjamin Höijer worked as a translator[7].
  • Benjamin Höijer's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Among Benjamin Höijer's employers was Uppsala University[12].
  • Benjamin Höijer received the Lundblad prize[13].
  • Benjamin Höijer was a member of Juntan[14].
  • Benjamin Höijer is recorded as male[15].
  • Benjamin Höijer's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Benjamin Höijer's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Karl Henrik Höijer[17].
  • Benjamin Höijer's family name is recorded as Höijer[18].
  • Benjamin Höijer's given name is recorded as Benjamin[19].
  • Benjamin Höijer's given name is recorded as Karl[20].
  • Benjamin Höijer's given name is recorded as Henrik[21].
  • Benjamin Höijer's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[22].
  • Benjamin Höijer's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[23].
  • Benjamin Höijer's described by source is recorded as Swedish Literature Bank[24].
  • Benjamin Höijer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[25].
  • Benjamin Höijer's significant person is recorded as Johann Gottlieb Fichte[26].
  • Benjamin Höijer's significant person is recorded as Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stora Skedvi parish[2], Benjamin Höijer… he was born on June 1, 1767[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], translator[7], and university teacher[8]. Benjamin Höijer was employed by Uppsala University[12].

Recognition

Benjamin Höijer received the Lundblad prize[13].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Höijer died on June 13, 1812[5]. He died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4]. He is buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Höijer is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Höijer born?

Benjamin Höijer's place of birth was Stora Skedvi parish[2].

Where did Benjamin Höijer die?

Benjamin Höijer died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].

What did Benjamin Höijer do for work?

Benjamin Höijer worked as philosopher[6], translator[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Benjamin Höijer receive?

Honors received include Lundblad prize[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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