Erik von Holst

Estonian sailor and ice sailor (1894-1962)
Person human Q5388931
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Erik von Holst

Summary

Erik von Holst is a human[1]. Born in Vaivara Rural Municipality[2], he… he was born on August 30, 1894[3]. He passed away in Eutin[4]. He died on May 31, 1962[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], sailor[7], Resettler[8], merchant[9], and designer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Erik von Holst's place of birth was Vaivara Rural Municipality[2].
  • Erik von Holst's place of birth was Tallinn[12].
  • Erik von Holst passed away in Eutin[4].
  • Erik von Holst died in Ahrensbök[13].
  • Erik von Holst was born on August 30, 1894[3].
  • Erik von Holst died on May 31, 1962[5].
  • Erik von Holst's father was Rudolph von Holst[14].
  • Erik von Holst's mother was Maria von Holst[15].
  • Erik von Holst was married to Adine (Ada) Emilie von Holst[16].
  • Erik von Holst held citizenship in Estonia[17].
  • Erik von Holst held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • Erik von Holst held citizenship in Russian Empire[19].
  • Erik von Holst worked as an engineer[6].
  • Erik von Holst's professions included sailor[7].
  • Erik von Holst worked as a Resettler[8].
  • Erik von Holst's professions included merchant[9].
  • Erik von Holst worked as a designer[10].
  • Erik von Holst worked as an ice sailor[20].
  • Erik von Holst's education included a stint at Bērzaine Gymnasium[21].
  • Erik von Holst was educated at Tallinn Cathedral School[22].
  • Erik von Holst is recorded as male[23].
  • Erik von Holst's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Erik von Holst's sport is recorded as sailing[25].
  • Erik von Holst's sport is recorded as ice sailing[26].
  • Erik von Holst's family name is recorded as von Holst[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Vaivara Rural Municipality[2], a former municipality of Estonia[28], in Estonia[29] and Tallinn[12], a Hanseatic city[30], in Estonia[31]. Erik von Holst was born on August 30, 1894[3]. His father was Rudolph von Holst[14]. His mother was Maria von Holst[15].

Education

Educated at Bērzaine Gymnasium[21], a school[32], in Livonia Governorate[33], founded in 1825[34] and Tallinn Cathedral School[22], a general education school[35], in Estonia[36], headquartered in Tallinn[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], sailor[7], Resettler[8], merchant[9], designer[10], and ice sailor[20].

Personal Life

Among Erik von Holst's spouses was Adine (Ada) Emilie von Holst[16].

Death and Burial

Erik von Holst died on May 31, 1962[5]. Recorded place of death include Eutin[4], an urban municipality in Germany[38], in Germany[39] and Ahrensbök[13], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[40], in Germany[41].

Why It Matters

Erik von Holst ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Erik von Holst born?

Born in Vaivara Rural Municipality[2], Erik von Holst…

Where did Erik von Holst die?

Erik von Holst passed away in Eutin[4].

Who were Erik von Holst's parents?

Erik von Holst's father was Rudolph von Holst[14]. Erik von Holst's mother was Maria von Holst[15].

Who was Erik von Holst married to?

Erik von Holst's spouses include Adine (Ada) Emilie von Holst[16].

What did Erik von Holst do for work?

Erik von Holst worked as engineer[6], sailor[7], Resettler[8], merchant[9], and designer[10].

Where did Erik von Holst go to school?

Erik von Holst was educated at Bērzaine Gymnasium[21] and Tallinn Cathedral School[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in 1936 Summer Olympics
    Given name Erik
    Spouse Adine (Ada) Emilie von Holst
    Family name von Holst
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