Bjarni Thorarensen

Icelandic writer and politician
Person human Q3312829
Bjarni Thorarensen
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Bjarni Thorarensen

Summary

Bjarni Thorarensen is a human[1]. He was born in Brautarholt á Skeiðum[2]. He was born on December 30, 1786[3]. He died on August 24, 1841[4]. He worked as a politician[5], writer[6], judge[7], poet[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Bjarni Thorarensen was born in Brautarholt á Skeiðum[2].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen was born on December 30, 1786[3].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen died on August 24, 1841[4].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen held citizenship in Iceland[11].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen's professions included politician[5].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen's professions included writer[6].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen worked as a judge[7].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen worked as a poet[8].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[12].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen is recorded as male[14].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen's family name is recorded as Q16428914[16].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen's given name is recorded as Bjarni[17].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen's topic's main category is recorded as Q64412440[18].
  • Bjarni Thorarensen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Icelandic[19].

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Origins and Family

Bjarni Thorarensen was born in Brautarholt á Skeiðum[2]. He was born on December 30, 1786[3].

Education

Bjarni Thorarensen was educated at University of Copenhagen[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], writer[6], judge[7], poet[8], and lawyer[9].

Recognition

Bjarni Thorarensen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13].

Death and Burial

Bjarni Thorarensen died on August 24, 1841[4].

Why It Matters

Bjarni Thorarensen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Bjarni Thorarensen born?

Bjarni Thorarensen's place of birth was Brautarholt á Skeiðum[2].

What did Bjarni Thorarensen do for work?

Bjarni Thorarensen worked as politician[5], writer[6], judge[7], poet[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Bjarni Thorarensen go to school?

Bjarni Thorarensen was educated at University of Copenhagen[12].

What awards did Bjarni Thorarensen receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, writer, judge +2
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Family name Q16428914
    Sbn author id USMV002839
    Award received
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