Edgar Kant
Estonian geographer and economist (1902–1978)
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Summary
Edgar Kant was born on February 21, 1902[1], in Tallinn[2]. He died on October 16, 1978[3], in Lund[4]. He worked as a geographer[5], professor[6], economist[7], and partisan[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[10], Estonia[11], Soviet Union[12], Sweden[13]
- Field of work: economic geography[14]
- Position held: rector[15]
- Employer: University of Tartu[16], Lund University[17]
- Educated at: University of Tartu[18]
- Award received: Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[19]
- Member of: Estonian Academy of Sciences[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of political party: National Front for the Implementation of the Constitution[22]
- Commons category: Edgar Kant[23]
- Family name: Kant[24]
- Given name: Edgar[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Estonian[26], Swedish[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Eesti 1000[28]
Why It Matters
Edgar Kant has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Edgar Kant born?
Edgar Kant's place of birth was Tallinn[2].
Where did Edgar Kant die?
Edgar Kant passed away in Lund[4].
What did Edgar Kant do for work?
Edgar Kant worked as a geographer[5], professor[6], economist[7], and partisan[8].
Where did Edgar Kant go to school?
Edgar Kant was educated at University of Tartu[18].
What awards did Edgar Kant receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[19].