Eli Heckscher

Swedish historian and economist (1879–1952)
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Eli Heckscher was a Swedish economist, economic historian, historian, and university teacher who worked in the field of economics. He was born in Stockholm on November 24, 1879, and died in Stockholm on December 23, 1952. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][1][7][2][3][5] He held Swedish citizenship.

He was educated at Uppsala University and Gothenburg University College. He married Ebba Heckscher in 1907. [8] He was buried at Norra begravningsplatsen. [9]

Eli Heckscher

Summary

Eli Heckscher is a human[1]. He was born in Stockholm[2]. He was born on +1879-11-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on +1952-12-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an economist[6], economic historian[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Eli Heckscher was born in Stockholm[2].
  • Eli Heckscher passed away in Stockholm[4].
  • Eli Heckscher was born on +1879-11-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Eli Heckscher died on +1952-12-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Q252312[11].
  • Eli Heckscher's father was Isidor Heckscher[12].
  • Eli Heckscher's mother was Rosa Heckscher[13].
  • Among Eli Heckscher's spouses was Ebba Heckscher[14].
  • A child of Eli Heckscher was Gunnar Heckscher[15].
  • Eli Heckscher held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Eli Heckscher's professions included economist[6].
  • Eli Heckscher worked as an economic historian[7].
  • Eli Heckscher's professions included historian[8].
  • Eli Heckscher's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Eli Heckscher's field of work was economics[17].
  • Among Eli Heckscher's employers was Stockholm School of Economics[18].
  • Eli Heckscher was employed by Stockholm University[19].
  • Eli Heckscher was educated at Uppsala University[20].
  • Eli Heckscher's education included a stint at Gothenburg University College[21].
  • A notable student of Eli Heckscher was Bertil Ohlin[22].
  • Eli Heckscher was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Eli Heckscher was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences[24].
  • Eli Heckscher was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[25].
  • Eli Heckscher was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[26].
  • Eli Heckscher was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stockholm[2], Eli Heckscher… he was born on +1879-11-24T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Isidor Heckscher[12]. His mother was Rosa Heckscher[13].

Education

Educated at Uppsala University[20], a university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Uppsala[31] and Gothenburg University College[21], an academic institution[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1891[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], economic historian[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. Eli Heckscher's field of work was economics[17]. Employers include Stockholm School of Economics[18], a business school[35], in Sweden[36], founded in 1909[37], headquartered in Stockholm[38] and Stockholm University[19], a public university[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1878[41], headquartered in Stockholm[42]. A notable student of him was Bertil Ohlin[22].

Personal Life

Eli Heckscher was married to Ebba Heckscher[14]. A child of him was Gunnar Heckscher[15].

Death and Burial

Eli Heckscher died on +1952-12-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He is buried at Q252312[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Eli Heckscher include Heckscher–Ohlin theorem[43], a theorem[44].

Why It Matters

Eli Heckscher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include Heckscher–Ohlin theorem[43], a theorem[44].

FAQs

Where was Eli Heckscher born?

Eli Heckscher's place of birth was Stockholm[2].

Where did Eli Heckscher die?

Eli Heckscher died in Stockholm[4].

Who were Eli Heckscher's parents?

Eli Heckscher's father was Isidor Heckscher[12]. Eli Heckscher's mother was Rosa Heckscher[13].

Who was Eli Heckscher married to?

Eli Heckscher's spouses include Ebba Heckscher[14].

What did Eli Heckscher do for work?

Eli Heckscher worked as economist[6], economic historian[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Eli Heckscher go to school?

Eli Heckscher was educated at Uppsala University[20] and Gothenburg University College[21].

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  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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