Erik Gabriel Melartin

Finnish professor and archbishop (1780-1847)
Person human Q5388590
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Erik Gabriel Melartin

Summary

Erik Gabriel Melartin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kärkölä[2]. He was born on January 11, 1780[3]. He passed away in Turku[4]. He died on July 8, 1847[5]. He worked as a Lutheran pastor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Erik Gabriel Melartin was born in Kärkölä[2].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin died in Turku[4].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin was born on January 11, 1780[3].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin died on July 8, 1847[5].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[8].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin held citizenship in Russian Empire[9].
  • Swedish was Erik Gabriel Melartin's native language[10].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin is identified as part of the Finns ethnic group[11].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin worked as a Lutheran pastor[6].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin's field of work was theology[12].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin held the position of archbishop of Turku and Finland[13].
  • Among Erik Gabriel Melartin's employers was Imperial Alexander University[14].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin was educated at Royal Academy of Turku[15].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[16].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[18].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin received the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[20].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin is recorded as male[22].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin's Commons category is recorded as Erik Gabriel Melartin[24].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin's family name is recorded as Melartin[25].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin's given name is recorded as Erik[26].
  • Erik Gabriel Melartin's work location is recorded as Turku[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kärkölä[2], Erik Gabriel Melartin… he was born on January 11, 1780[3]. He is identified as part of the Finns ethnic group[11]. Swedish was his native language[10].

Education

Erik Gabriel Melartin's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Turku[15].

Career and Affiliations

Erik Gabriel Melartin worked as a Lutheran pastor[6]. His field of work was theology[12]. He was employed by Imperial Alexander University[14]. He held the position of archbishop of Turku and Finland[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[16], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[18], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[20], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37].

Personal Life

Erik Gabriel Melartin's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].

Death and Burial

Erik Gabriel Melartin died on July 8, 1847[5]. He died in Turku[4].

Why It Matters

Erik Gabriel Melartin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Erik Gabriel Melartin born?

Erik Gabriel Melartin's place of birth was Kärkölä[2].

Where did Erik Gabriel Melartin die?

Erik Gabriel Melartin passed away in Turku[4].

What did Erik Gabriel Melartin do for work?

Erik Gabriel Melartin worked as Lutheran pastor[6].

Where did Erik Gabriel Melartin go to school?

Erik Gabriel Melartin was educated at Royal Academy of Turku[15].

What awards did Erik Gabriel Melartin receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[16], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[17], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[18], and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [23] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . kansallisbiografia.fi. Retrieved . kansallisbiografia.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . kansallisbiografia.fi. Retrieved . kansallisbiografia.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . kansallisbiografia.fi. Retrieved . kansallisbiografia.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . kansallisbiografia.fi. Retrieved . kansallisbiografia.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . kansallisbiografia.fi. Retrieved . kansallisbiografia.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Lutheran pastor
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    Country of citizenship Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire
    Place of death Turku
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