Christian Sparre

Norwegian admiral and politician (1859–1940)
Person human Q3440339
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Christian Sparre

Summary

Christian Sparre is a human[1]. He was born in Høland Municipality[2]. He was born on January 1, 1859[3]. He passed away in Portland[4]. He died on January 1, 1940[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], military officer[8], and sailor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Christian Sparre's place of birth was Høland Municipality[2].
  • Christian Sparre passed away in Portland[4].
  • Christian Sparre was born on January 1, 1859[3].
  • Christian Sparre was born on July 30, 1859[11].
  • Christian Sparre died on January 1, 1940[5].
  • Christian Sparre died on November 30, 1940[12].
  • Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[13].
  • Christian Sparre's father was Ole Jacob Sparre[14].
  • Christian Sparre held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Christian Sparre's professions included politician[6].
  • Christian Sparre worked as a writer[7].
  • Christian Sparre's professions included military officer[8].
  • Christian Sparre worked as a sailor[9].
  • Christian Sparre's field of work was navy[16].
  • Christian Sparre's field of work was literature[17].
  • Christian Sparre held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[18].
  • Christian Sparre held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[19].
  • Christian Sparre held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[20].
  • Christian Sparre held the position of Q76419138[21].
  • Christian Sparre was educated at Norwegian Military College[22].
  • Christian Sparre was educated at Royal Norwegian Naval Academy[23].
  • Christian Sparre's education included a stint at Royal Norwegian Naval Academy[24].
  • Christian Sparre received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[25].
  • Christian Sparre is recorded as male[26].
  • Christian Sparre's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Christian Sparre was born in Høland Municipality[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1859[3] and July 30, 1859[11]. His father was Ole Jacob Sparre[14].

Education

Educated at Norwegian Military College[22], a military academy[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1817[30] and Royal Norwegian Naval Academy[23], a military academy[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1817[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], military officer[8], and sailor[9]. Fields of work include navy[16], a military branch[34] and literature[17], a type of arts[35]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Norway[18], a position[36], in Norway[37]; deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[19], a position[38], in Norway[39]; and Q76419138[21].

Recognition

Christian Sparre received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[25].

Personal Life

Christian Sparre was affiliated with the Liberal Party[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1940[5] and November 30, 1940[12]. Christian Sparre died in Portland[4]. He is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Christian Sparre include Sparrefjellet[41], a mountain[42], in Norway[43].

Why It Matters

Christian Sparre ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include Sparrefjellet[41], a mountain[42], in Norway[43].

FAQs

Where was Christian Sparre born?

Christian Sparre was born in Høland Municipality[2].

Where did Christian Sparre die?

Christian Sparre passed away in Portland[4].

Who were Christian Sparre's parents?

Christian Sparre's father was Ole Jacob Sparre[14].

What did Christian Sparre do for work?

Christian Sparre worked as politician[6], writer[7], military officer[8], and sailor[9].

Where did Christian Sparre go to school?

Christian Sparre was educated at Norwegian Military College[22], Royal Norwegian Naval Academy[23], and Royal Norwegian Naval Academy[24].

What awards did Christian Sparre receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [27] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 2 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1886-1914. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 2 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1886-1914. wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Stortinget og statsrådet : 1915-1945. B. 2 : De enkelte storting. wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [40] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Project Gutenberg. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814–1914. B. 1 D. 2 : Biografier L-Ø : samt tillæg. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Project Gutenberg. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . Stortinget og statsrådet : 1915–1945. B. 1 : Biografier : med tillegg til Tallak Lindstøl: Stortinget og Statsraadet 1814–1914. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of political party Liberal Party
    Residence Rollag, Strandebarm
    Field of work
    Military branch Royal Norwegian Navy
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