Erlendur Patursson

Faroese politician and writer (1913-1986)
Person human Q1355561
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Erlendur Patursson

Summary

Erlendur Patursson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kirkjubøur[2]. He was born on August 20, 1913[3]. He died in Kirkjubøur[4]. He died on June 16, 1986[5]. He worked as a politician[6], editing staff[7], trade unionist[8], economist[9], and non-fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kirkjubøur[2], Erlendur Patursson…
  • Erlendur Patursson passed away in Kirkjubøur[4].
  • Erlendur Patursson was born on August 20, 1913[3].
  • Erlendur Patursson died on June 16, 1986[5].
  • Erlendur Patursson's father was Jóannes Patursson[12].
  • Erlendur Patursson held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Erlendur Patursson's professions included politician[6].
  • Erlendur Patursson's professions included editing staff[7].
  • Erlendur Patursson's professions included trade unionist[8].
  • Erlendur Patursson worked as an economist[9].
  • Erlendur Patursson's professions included non-fiction writer[10].
  • Erlendur Patursson held the position of Finance Minister of the Faroe Islands[14].
  • Erlendur Patursson held the position of Finance Minister of the Faroe Islands[15].
  • Erlendur Patursson held the position of member of the Folketing[16].
  • Erlendur Patursson held the position of member of the Folketing[17].
  • Erlendur Patursson's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[18].
  • Erlendur Patursson received the Faroese Literature Prize[19].
  • Erlendur Patursson is recorded as male[20].
  • Erlendur Patursson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Erlendur Patursson was affiliated with the Republic[22].
  • Erlendur Patursson's Commons category is recorded as Erlendur Patursson[23].
  • Erlendur Patursson's family name is recorded as Patursson[24].
  • Erlendur Patursson's given name is recorded as Erlendur[25].
  • Erlendur Patursson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[26].
  • Erlendur Patursson's sibling is recorded as Páll Patursson[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kirkjubøur[2], Erlendur Patursson… he was born on August 20, 1913[3]. His father was Jóannes Patursson[12].

Education

Erlendur Patursson's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], editing staff[7], trade unionist[8], economist[9], and non-fiction writer[10]. Positions held include Finance Minister of the Faroe Islands[14] and member of the Folketing[16], a member of parliament[28], in Kingdom of Denmark[29].

Recognition

Erlendur Patursson received the Faroese Literature Prize[19].

Personal Life

Erlendur Patursson was affiliated with the Republic[22].

Death and Burial

Erlendur Patursson died on June 16, 1986[5]. He died in Kirkjubøur[4].

Why It Matters

Erlendur Patursson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Erlendur Patursson born?

Erlendur Patursson was born in Kirkjubøur[2].

Where did Erlendur Patursson die?

Erlendur Patursson passed away in Kirkjubøur[4].

Who were Erlendur Patursson's parents?

Erlendur Patursson's father was Jóannes Patursson[12].

What did Erlendur Patursson do for work?

Erlendur Patursson worked as politician[6], editing staff[7], trade unionist[8], economist[9], and non-fiction writer[10].

Where did Erlendur Patursson go to school?

Erlendur Patursson was educated at University of Copenhagen[18].

What awards did Erlendur Patursson receive?

Honors received include Faroese Literature Prize[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . ft.dk. ft.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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