Daniel Tilas

Swedish mineralogist (1712-1772)
Person human Q770582
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Daniel Tilas

Summary

Daniel Tilas is a human[1]. Born in Q10649159[2], he… he was born on March 2, 1712[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on October 27, 1772[5]. He worked as a mineralogist[6], university teacher[7], County governor[8], draftsperson[9], and heraldist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Daniel Tilas's place of birth was Q10649159[2].
  • Daniel Tilas died in Stockholm[4].
  • Daniel Tilas was born on March 2, 1712[3].
  • Daniel Tilas died on October 27, 1772[5].
  • Daniel Tilas is buried at Hjärnes burial vault[12].
  • Daniel Tilas's father was Olof Tilas[13].
  • Daniel Tilas's mother was Maria Hjärne[14].
  • Daniel Tilas was married to Hedvig Reuterholm[15].
  • Among Daniel Tilas's spouses was Q97821557[16].
  • A child of Daniel Tilas was Samuel Olof Tilas[17].
  • Daniel Tilas held citizenship in Sweden[18].
  • Daniel Tilas worked as a mineralogist[6].
  • Daniel Tilas worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Daniel Tilas's professions included County governor[8].
  • Daniel Tilas worked as a draftsperson[9].
  • Daniel Tilas worked as a heraldist[10].
  • Daniel Tilas held the position of chamberlain[19].
  • Daniel Tilas held the position of vuorineuvos[20].
  • Daniel Tilas's education included a stint at Uppsala University[21].
  • Daniel Tilas received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[22].
  • Daniel Tilas was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Daniel Tilas is recorded as male[24].
  • Daniel Tilas's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Daniel Tilas's noble title is recorded as baron[26].
  • Daniel Tilas's noble title is recorded as Freiherr[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Q10649159[2], Daniel Tilas… he was born on March 2, 1712[3]. His father was Olof Tilas[13]. His mother was Maria Hjärne[14].

Education

Daniel Tilas's education included a stint at Uppsala University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mineralogist[6], university teacher[7], County governor[8], draftsperson[9], and heraldist[10]. Positions held include chamberlain[19], a profession[28] and vuorineuvos[20], a title of honor[29], in Finland[30].

Recognition

Daniel Tilas received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hedvig Reuterholm[15], 1719–1741[31], of Sweden[32] and Q97821557[16], 1722–1772[33], of Sweden[34]. A child of Daniel Tilas was Samuel Olof Tilas[17].

Death and Burial

Daniel Tilas died on October 27, 1772[5]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He is buried at Hjärnes burial vault[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Daniel Tilas include tilasite[35], a mineral species[36].

Why It Matters

Daniel Tilas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

Entities named for him include tilasite[35], a mineral species[36].

FAQs

Where was Daniel Tilas born?

Daniel Tilas's place of birth was Q10649159[2].

Where did Daniel Tilas die?

Daniel Tilas passed away in Stockholm[4].

Who were Daniel Tilas's parents?

Daniel Tilas's father was Olof Tilas[13]. Daniel Tilas's mother was Maria Hjärne[14].

Who was Daniel Tilas married to?

Daniel Tilas's spouses include Hedvig Reuterholm[15] and Q97821557[16].

What did Daniel Tilas do for work?

Daniel Tilas worked as mineralogist[6], university teacher[7], County governor[8], draftsperson[9], and heraldist[10].

Where did Daniel Tilas go to school?

Daniel Tilas was educated at Uppsala University[21].

What awards did Daniel Tilas receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [26] . wikidata.org.
  15. [27] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Svenska adelns Ättar-taflor utgifna. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . KulturNav. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . 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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received
    Place of death Stockholm
    Noble title baron, Freiherr
    Child Samuel Olof Tilas
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