Eric Hermelin

Swedish writer (1860-1944)
Person human Q1351341
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Summary

Eric Hermelin was born on June 22, 1860[1], in Svanshals församling[2]. He died on November 8, 1944[3], in Lund Cathedral parish[4]. He worked as a translator[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Axel Hermelin[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Noble title: Freiherr[11]
  • Commons category: Eric Hermelin 1860[12]
  • Family name: Hermelin[13]
  • Given name: Eric[14]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[16]
  • Sibling: Joseph Hermelin[17], Catharina Helena Cagney[18]
  • Writing language: Swedish[19]

Why It Matters

Eric Hermelin is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Eric Hermelin born?

Eric Hermelin was born in Svanshals församling[2].

Where did Eric Hermelin die?

Eric Hermelin passed away in Lund Cathedral parish[4].

Who were Eric Hermelin's parents?

Eric Hermelin's father was Axel Hermelin[8].

What did Eric Hermelin do for work?

Eric Hermelin worked as a translator[5] and writer[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed → Swedish
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