Carl Gustaf Estlander

Finland‑Swedish professor of aesthetics and modern literature, cultural politician and publicist (1834-1910)
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Carl Gustaf Estlander

Summary

Carl Gustaf Estlander is a human[1]. Born in Kristinestad[2], he… he was born on January 31, 1834[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on August 28, 1910[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], art historian[7], literary scholar[8], romanist[9], and politician[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kristinestad[2], Carl Gustaf Estlander…
  • Born in Lappfjärd[12], Carl Gustaf Estlander…
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander died in Helsinki[4].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander was born on January 31, 1834[3].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander died on August 28, 1910[5].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander's father was Jacob Jonas Estlander[13].
  • A child of Carl Gustaf Estlander was Erik Estlander[14].
  • A child of Carl Gustaf Estlander was Bernhard Estlander[15].
  • A child of Carl Gustaf Estlander was Carl Georg Estlander[16].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[17].
  • Swedish was Carl Gustaf Estlander's native language[18].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander's professions included art historian[7].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander's professions included literary scholar[8].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander's professions included romanist[9].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander's professions included politician[10].
  • Among Carl Gustaf Estlander's employers was University of Helsinki[19].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander was educated at University of Helsinki[20].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander was educated at Vaasan lyseon lukio[21].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[22].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[23].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[24].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[25].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[26].
  • Carl Gustaf Estlander was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Kristinestad[2], a town[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1649[30] and Lappfjärd[12], a former municipality of Finland[31], in Finland[32]. Carl Gustaf Estlander was born on January 31, 1834[3]. His father was Jacob Jonas Estlander[13]. Swedish was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[20], a public university[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1640[35], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[36] and Vaasan lyseon lukio[21], an upper secondary school in Finland[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1880[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], art historian[7], literary scholar[8], romanist[9], and politician[10]. Carl Gustaf Estlander was employed by University of Helsinki[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[22], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[23], a grade of an order[42], in Russian Empire[43]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[24], a grade of an order[44], in Russian Empire[45]; Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[25], a grade of an order[46], in Sweden[47]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[26], a grade of an order[48], in Russian Empire[49].

Personal Life

Children include Erik Estlander[14], a film producer[50], 1871–1946[51], of Finland[52]; Bernhard Estlander[15], a historian[53], 1863–1931[54], of Finland[55], awarded the Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[56]; and Carl Georg Estlander[16], 1873–1936[57], of Finland[58].

Death and Burial

Carl Gustaf Estlander died on August 28, 1910[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Carl Gustaf Estlander has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Carl Gustaf Estlander born?

Carl Gustaf Estlander's place of birth was Kristinestad[2].

Where did Carl Gustaf Estlander die?

Carl Gustaf Estlander passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Carl Gustaf Estlander's parents?

Carl Gustaf Estlander's father was Jacob Jonas Estlander[13].

What did Carl Gustaf Estlander do for work?

Carl Gustaf Estlander worked as university teacher[6], art historian[7], literary scholar[8], romanist[9], and politician[10].

Where did Carl Gustaf Estlander go to school?

Carl Gustaf Estlander was educated at University of Helsinki[20] and Vaasan lyseon lukio[21].

What awards did Carl Gustaf Estlander receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[22], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[23], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[24], and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[25].

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  2. [12] . student register of the University of Helsinki 1640–1852. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Carl Gustaf
    Family name Estlander
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