Carl Alfthan

Russian general (1860–1940)
Person human Q4063670
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Carl Alfthan

Summary

Carl Alfthan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bezhetsk[2]. He was born on +1860-04-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on +1940-12-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military leader[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Carl Alfthan's place of birth was Bezhetsk[2].
  • Carl Alfthan died in Helsinki[4].
  • Carl Alfthan was born on +1860-04-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Carl Alfthan died on +1940-12-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Carl Alfthan's father was Alexis Alfthan[9].
  • Carl Alfthan's mother was Sofie Emilia Alfthan[10].
  • Carl Alfthan was married to Sofia Alfthan[11].
  • Carl Alfthan held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Carl Alfthan's professions included military leader[6].
  • Carl Alfthan worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Carl Alfthan's education included a stint at Nikolaevskaya Cavalry School[13].
  • Carl Alfthan received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[14].
  • Carl Alfthan received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[15].
  • Carl Alfthan received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class with swords[16].
  • Carl Alfthan received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[17].
  • Carl Alfthan received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[18].
  • Carl Alfthan received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class with Swords[19].
  • Carl Alfthan's image is recorded as Vladimir A. Alftan.jpeg[20].
  • Carl Alfthan is recorded as male[21].
  • Carl Alfthan's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Carl Alfthan's military branch is recorded as infantry[23].
  • Carl Alfthan's Commons category is recorded as Carl Alfthan[24].
  • Carl Alfthan's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • Carl Alfthan's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[26].
  • Carl Alfthan's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[27].

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Origins and Family

Carl Alfthan's place of birth was Bezhetsk[2]. He was born on +1860-04-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Alexis Alfthan[9]. His mother was Sofie Emilia Alfthan[10].

Education

Carl Alfthan was educated at Nikolaevskaya Cavalry School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military leader[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[14], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[15], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class with swords[16], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[17], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[18], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class with Swords[19], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39].

Personal Life

Among Carl Alfthan's spouses was Sofia Alfthan[11].

Death and Burial

Carl Alfthan died on +1940-12-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Carl Alfthan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Carl Alfthan born?

Carl Alfthan was born in Bezhetsk[2].

Where did Carl Alfthan die?

Carl Alfthan passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Carl Alfthan's parents?

Carl Alfthan's father was Alexis Alfthan[9]. Carl Alfthan's mother was Sofie Emilia Alfthan[10].

Who was Carl Alfthan married to?

Carl Alfthan's spouses include Sofia Alfthan[11].

What did Carl Alfthan do for work?

Carl Alfthan worked as military leader[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Carl Alfthan go to school?

Carl Alfthan was educated at Nikolaevskaya Cavalry School[13].

What awards did Carl Alfthan receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[14], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[15], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class with swords[16], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Finnish generals and admirals in the Imperial Russian Army 1809–1917. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Finnish generals and admirals in the Imperial Russian Army 1809–1917. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Finnish generals and admirals in the Imperial Russian Army 1809–1917. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Finnish generals and admirals in the Imperial Russian Army 1809–1917. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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