Carl Samuel Andreas Fries

Swedish zoologist (1895-1982)
Person human Q5744240
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Summary

Carl Samuel Andreas Fries was born on November 7, 1895[1], in Rejmyre[2]. He died on January 17, 1982[3], in Helgesta[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], writer[6], and naturalist[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Jöel Olof Fries[9]
  • Mother: Hanna Kristina Charleville[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[11]
  • Employer: Skansen[12], Swedish Tourist Association Yearbook[13]
  • Educated at: Uppsala University[14]
  • Award received: Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Carl Fries 1895[17]
  • Family name: Fries[18]
  • Given name: Carl[19]
  • Described by source: Vem är det 1933[20], Vem är det 1939[21], Vem är Vem? Stockholm[22], Vem är det 1945[23], Vem är det 1953[24], Vem är det 1955[25], Vem är det 1963[26], Q21586310[27], Vem är det 1967[28], Vem är det 1969[29], Vem är det 1977[30], Vem är det 1981[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[32]

FAQs

Where was Carl Samuel Andreas Fries born?

Carl Samuel Andreas Fries's place of birth was Rejmyre[2].

Where did Carl Samuel Andreas Fries die?

Carl Samuel Andreas Fries passed away in Helgesta[4].

Who were Carl Samuel Andreas Fries's parents?

Carl Samuel Andreas Fries's father was Jöel Olof Fries[9]. Carl Samuel Andreas Fries's mother was Hanna Kristina Charleville[10].

What did Carl Samuel Andreas Fries do for work?

Carl Samuel Andreas Fries worked as a zoologist[5], writer[6], and naturalist[7].

Where did Carl Samuel Andreas Fries go to school?

Carl Samuel Andreas Fries was educated at Uppsala University[14].

What awards did Carl Samuel Andreas Fries receive?

Honors received include Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[15].

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  30. [31] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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