Edvard Hjelt

Finnish chemist and politician (1855-1921)
Person human Q637733
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Edvard Hjelt

Summary

Edvard Hjelt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vihti[2]. He was born on +1855-06-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Bad Mergentheim[4]. He died on +1921-07-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vihti[2], Edvard Hjelt…
  • Edvard Hjelt died in Bad Mergentheim[4].
  • Edvard Hjelt was born on +1855-06-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edvard Hjelt died on +1921-07-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edvard Hjelt's father was Otto E. A. Hjelt[10].
  • A child of Edvard Hjelt was Esther Hjelt-Cajanus[11].
  • A child of Edvard Hjelt was Aino Hjelt-Pándy[12].
  • Edvard Hjelt held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Edvard Hjelt held citizenship in Finland[14].
  • Edvard Hjelt held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[15].
  • Swedish was Edvard Hjelt's native language[16].
  • Edvard Hjelt worked as a chemist[6].
  • Edvard Hjelt worked as a politician[7].
  • Edvard Hjelt worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Edvard Hjelt's field of work was chemistry[17].
  • Among Edvard Hjelt's employers was Imperial Alexander University[18].
  • Edvard Hjelt was educated at Imperial Alexander University[19].
  • Edvard Hjelt received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[20].
  • Edvard Hjelt received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[21].
  • Edvard Hjelt received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[22].
  • Edvard Hjelt received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Edvard Hjelt received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[24].
  • Edvard Hjelt received the 1st Class Order of the Crown[25].
  • Edvard Hjelt was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Edvard Hjelt's image is recorded as Edvard hjelt.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Edvard Hjelt's place of birth was Vihti[2]. He was born on +1855-06-28T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Otto E. A. Hjelt[10]. Swedish was his native language[16].

Education

Edvard Hjelt's education included a stint at Imperial Alexander University[19]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8]. Edvard Hjelt's field of work was chemistry[17]. He was employed by Imperial Alexander University[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[20], a grade of an order[29], in Russian Empire[30]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[21], a grade of an order[31], in Russian Empire[32]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[22], a grade of an order[33], in Russian Empire[34]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[35], in Denmark[36]; Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[24], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1918[39]; and 1st Class Order of the Crown[25], a grade of an order[40], in Prussia[41].

Personal Life

Children include Esther Hjelt-Cajanus[11], a writer[42], 1879–1959[43], of Finland[44] and Aino Hjelt-Pándy[12], a social activist[45], 1881–1937[46], of Finland[47]. Edvard Hjelt was affiliated with the National Coalition Party[48].

Death and Burial

Edvard Hjelt died on +1921-07-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Bad Mergentheim[4].

Why It Matters

Edvard Hjelt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Edvard Hjelt born?

Edvard Hjelt's place of birth was Vihti[2].

Where did Edvard Hjelt die?

Edvard Hjelt passed away in Bad Mergentheim[4].

Who were Edvard Hjelt's parents?

Edvard Hjelt's father was Otto E. A. Hjelt[10].

What did Edvard Hjelt do for work?

Edvard Hjelt worked as chemist[6], politician[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Edvard Hjelt go to school?

Edvard Hjelt was educated at Imperial Alexander University[19].

What awards did Edvard Hjelt receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[20], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[21], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[22], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [48] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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