Bo Lönnqvist

Finland Swedish ethnologist and professor of ethnology
Person human Q5969855
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Bo Lönnqvist

Summary

Bo Lönnqvist is a human[1]. Born in Espoo[2], he… he was born on September 29, 1941[3]. He worked as a politician[4], ethnologist[5], university teacher[6], and cultural anthropologist[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Espoo[2], Bo Lönnqvist…
  • Bo Lönnqvist was born on September 29, 1941[3].
  • Bo Lönnqvist held citizenship in Finland[8].
  • Swedish was Bo Lönnqvist's native language[9].
  • Bo Lönnqvist's professions included politician[4].
  • Bo Lönnqvist worked as an ethnologist[5].
  • Bo Lönnqvist's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Bo Lönnqvist worked as a cultural anthropologist[7].
  • Bo Lönnqvist's field of work was ethnology[10].
  • Bo Lönnqvist's field of work was cultural anthropology[11].
  • Bo Lönnqvist's field of work was tradition[12].
  • Bo Lönnqvist's field of work was traditional costume[13].
  • Bo Lönnqvist held the position of municipal councillor in Finland[14].
  • Bo Lönnqvist was employed by University of Jyväskylä[15].
  • Bo Lönnqvist received the Karl Emil Tollander Prize[16].
  • Bo Lönnqvist received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17].
  • Bo Lönnqvist received the Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[18].
  • Bo Lönnqvist was a member of Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters[19].
  • Bo Lönnqvist was a member of Q10434617[20].
  • Bo Lönnqvist is recorded as male[21].
  • Bo Lönnqvist's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Bo Lönnqvist's family name is recorded as Lönnqvist[23].
  • Bo Lönnqvist's given name is recorded as Bo[24].
  • Bo Lönnqvist's work location is recorded as Helsinki[25].
  • Bo Lönnqvist's work location is recorded as Jyväskylä[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Espoo[2], Bo Lönnqvist… he was born on September 29, 1941[3]. Swedish was his native language[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], ethnologist[5], university teacher[6], and cultural anthropologist[7]. Fields of work include ethnology[10], a branch of anthropology[27]; cultural anthropology[11], a branch of anthropology[28]; tradition[12]; and traditional costume[13], a fashion style[29]. Among Bo Lönnqvist's employers was University of Jyväskylä[15]. He held the position of municipal councillor in Finland[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Karl Emil Tollander Prize[16], a literary award[30], in Finland[31], founded in 1913[32]; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1919[35]; and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[18], a grade of an order[36], in Sweden[37].

FAQs

Where was Bo Lönnqvist born?

Bo Lönnqvist was born in Espoo[2].

What did Bo Lönnqvist do for work?

Bo Lönnqvist worked as politician[4], ethnologist[5], university teacher[6], and cultural anthropologist[7].

What awards did Bo Lönnqvist receive?

Honors received include Karl Emil Tollander Prize[16], Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . vaalit.yle.fi. Retrieved . vaalit.yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . ritarikunnat.fi. Retrieved . ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Q136548007. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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