Carl Nordenfalk

Swedish art historian and curator (1907-1992)
Person human Q16184361
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Carl Nordenfalk

Summary

Carl Nordenfalk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hedvig Eleonora parish[2]. He was born on December 13, 1907[3]. He died in Adolf Fredriks parish[4]. He died on June 13, 1992[5]. He worked as an art historian[6] and curator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Carl Nordenfalk's place of birth was Hedvig Eleonora parish[2].
  • Carl Nordenfalk died in Adolf Fredriks parish[4].
  • Carl Nordenfalk was born on December 13, 1907[3].
  • Carl Nordenfalk died on June 13, 1992[5].
  • Among Carl Nordenfalk's spouses was Cecilia Leijonhufvud-Nordenfalk[9].
  • Carl Nordenfalk held citizenship in Sweden[10].
  • Carl Nordenfalk's professions included art historian[6].
  • Carl Nordenfalk worked as a curator[7].
  • Carl Nordenfalk held the position of museum director[11].
  • Carl Nordenfalk was educated at Uppsala University[12].
  • Carl Nordenfalk received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[13].
  • Carl Nordenfalk was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[14].
  • Carl Nordenfalk was a member of Medieval Academy of America[15].
  • Carl Nordenfalk was a member of American Philosophical Society[16].
  • Carl Nordenfalk is recorded as male[17].
  • Carl Nordenfalk's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Carl Nordenfalk's family name is recorded as Nordenfalk[19].
  • Carl Nordenfalk's given name is recorded as Carl[20].
  • Carl Nordenfalk's work location is recorded as Stockholm[21].
  • Carl Nordenfalk's described by source is recorded as Vem är Vem? Stockholm[22].
  • Carl Nordenfalk's described by source is recorded as Vem är det 1945[23].
  • Carl Nordenfalk's described by source is recorded as Vem är det 1953[24].
  • Carl Nordenfalk's described by source is recorded as Vem är det 1955[25].
  • Carl Nordenfalk's described by source is recorded as Vem är det 1957[26].
  • Carl Nordenfalk's described by source is recorded as Q21586309[27].

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Origins and Family

Carl Nordenfalk's place of birth was Hedvig Eleonora parish[2]. He was born on December 13, 1907[3].

Education

Carl Nordenfalk was educated at Uppsala University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6] and curator[7]. Carl Nordenfalk held the position of museum director[11].

Recognition

Carl Nordenfalk received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[13].

Personal Life

Among Carl Nordenfalk's spouses was Cecilia Leijonhufvud-Nordenfalk[9].

Death and Burial

Carl Nordenfalk died on June 13, 1992[5]. He died in Adolf Fredriks parish[4].

Why It Matters

Carl Nordenfalk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Carl Nordenfalk born?

Carl Nordenfalk's place of birth was Hedvig Eleonora parish[2].

Where did Carl Nordenfalk die?

Carl Nordenfalk passed away in Adolf Fredriks parish[4].

Who was Carl Nordenfalk married to?

Carl Nordenfalk's spouses include Cecilia Leijonhufvud-Nordenfalk[9].

What did Carl Nordenfalk do for work?

Carl Nordenfalk worked as art historian[6] and curator[7].

Where did Carl Nordenfalk go to school?

Carl Nordenfalk was educated at Uppsala University[12].

What awards did Carl Nordenfalk receive?

Honors received include Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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