Edgar Kant

Estonian geographer and economist (1902–1978)
Person human Q3128307
Edgar Kant
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Edgar Kant

Summary

Edgar Kant is a human[1]. Born in Tallinn[2], he… he was born on February 21, 1902[3]. He passed away in Lund[4]. He died on October 16, 1978[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], professor[7], economist[8], and partisan[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edgar Kant's place of birth was Tallinn[2].
  • Edgar Kant died in Lund[4].
  • Edgar Kant was born on February 21, 1902[3].
  • Edgar Kant died on October 16, 1978[5].
  • Edgar Kant held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Edgar Kant held citizenship in Estonia[12].
  • Edgar Kant held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Edgar Kant held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Edgar Kant's professions included geographer[6].
  • Edgar Kant worked as a professor[7].
  • Edgar Kant worked as an economist[8].
  • Edgar Kant's professions included partisan[9].
  • Edgar Kant's field of work was economic geography[15].
  • Edgar Kant held the position of rector[16].
  • Among Edgar Kant's employers was University of Tartu[17].
  • Among Edgar Kant's employers was Lund University[18].
  • Edgar Kant was educated at University of Tartu[19].
  • Edgar Kant received the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[20].
  • Edgar Kant was a member of Estonian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Edgar Kant is recorded as male[22].
  • Edgar Kant's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edgar Kant was affiliated with the National Front for the Implementation of the Constitution[24].
  • Edgar Kant's Commons category is recorded as Edgar Kant[25].
  • Edgar Kant's family name is recorded as Kant[26].
  • Edgar Kant's given name is recorded as Edgar[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tallinn[2], Edgar Kant… he was born on February 21, 1902[3].

Education

Edgar Kant's education included a stint at University of Tartu[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], professor[7], economist[8], and partisan[9]. Edgar Kant's field of work was economic geography[15]. Employers include University of Tartu[17], a public university[28], in Estonia[29], founded in 1918[30], headquartered in Tartu[31] and Lund University[18], a public university[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Lund[35]. He held the position of rector[16].

Recognition

Edgar Kant received the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[20].

Personal Life

Edgar Kant was affiliated with the National Front for the Implementation of the Constitution[24].

Death and Burial

Edgar Kant died on October 16, 1978[5]. He passed away in Lund[4].

Why It Matters

Edgar Kant ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

FAQs

Where was Edgar Kant born?

Born in Tallinn[2], Edgar Kant…

Where did Edgar Kant die?

Edgar Kant passed away in Lund[4].

What did Edgar Kant do for work?

Edgar Kant worked as geographer[6], professor[7], economist[8], and partisan[9].

Where did Edgar Kant go to school?

Edgar Kant was educated at University of Tartu[19].

What awards did Edgar Kant receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[20].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Tartu
    Place of birth Tallinn
    Member of political party National Front for the Implementation of the Constitution
    Languages spoken, written or signed Estonian, Swedish
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