Elof Tegnér

Swedish librarian (1844-1900)
Person human Q6205460
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Elof Tegnér

Summary

Elof Tegnér is a human[1]. His place of birth was Q18291575[2]. He was born on June 30, 1844[3]. He passed away in Lund Cathedral parish[4]. He died on February 26, 1900[5]. He worked as a librarian[6] and historian[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Elof Tegnér was born in Q18291575[2].
  • Elof Tegnér passed away in Lund Cathedral parish[4].
  • Elof Tegnér was born on June 30, 1844[3].
  • Elof Tegnér died on February 26, 1900[5].
  • Burial took place at Northern cemetery in Lund[9].
  • Elof Tegnér's father was Kristofer Tegnér[10].
  • Elof Tegnér's mother was Emma Sofia Kinberg[11].
  • Among Elof Tegnér's spouses was Hedvig Tegnér[12].
  • A child of Elof Tegnér was Ingeborg Tegnér[13].
  • Elof Tegnér held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Elof Tegnér worked as a librarian[6].
  • Elof Tegnér worked as a historian[7].
  • Elof Tegnér was employed by Lund University[15].
  • Elof Tegnér was employed by National Library of Sweden[16].
  • Elof Tegnér was educated at Lund University[17].
  • Elof Tegnér received the Q10550238[18].
  • Elof Tegnér was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Elof Tegnér was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[20].
  • Elof Tegnér is recorded as male[21].
  • Elof Tegnér's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Elof Tegnér's Commons category is recorded as Elof Tegnér[23].
  • Elof Tegnér's archives at is recorded as Lund University Library[24].
  • The cause of death was heart disease[25].
  • Elof Tegnér's family name is recorded as Tegnér[26].
  • Elof Tegnér's given name is recorded as Elof[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Q18291575[2], Elof Tegnér… he was born on June 30, 1844[3]. His father was Kristofer Tegnér[10]. His mother was Emma Sofia Kinberg[11].

Education

Elof Tegnér's education included a stint at Lund University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6] and historian[7]. Employers include Lund University[15], a public university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1666[30], headquartered in Lund[31] and National Library of Sweden[16], a national library[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1661[34], headquartered in Stockholm[35].

Recognition

Elof Tegnér received the Q10550238[18].

Personal Life

Elof Tegnér was married to Hedvig Tegnér[12]. A child of him was Ingeborg Tegnér[13].

Death and Burial

Elof Tegnér died on February 26, 1900[5]. He passed away in Lund Cathedral parish[4]. The cause of death was heart disease[25]. Burial took place at Northern cemetery in Lund[9].

Why It Matters

Elof Tegnér has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Elof Tegnér born?

Elof Tegnér's place of birth was Q18291575[2].

Where did Elof Tegnér die?

Elof Tegnér passed away in Lund Cathedral parish[4].

Who were Elof Tegnér's parents?

Elof Tegnér's father was Kristofer Tegnér[10]. Elof Tegnér's mother was Emma Sofia Kinberg[11].

Who was Elof Tegnér married to?

Elof Tegnér's spouses include Hedvig Tegnér[12].

What did Elof Tegnér do for work?

Elof Tegnér worked as librarian[6] and historian[7].

Where did Elof Tegnér go to school?

Elof Tegnér was educated at Lund University[17].

What awards did Elof Tegnér receive?

Honors received include Q10550238[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . burial register. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Swedish Census 1890. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . kulturgravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . burial register. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . burial register. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: 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. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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