Fredric von Rettig

Finnish businessman
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Fredric von Rettig

Summary

Fredric von Rettig is a human[1]. Born in Gävle Parish[2], he… he was born on January 12, 1843[3]. He passed away in Piikkiö[4]. He died on October 17, 1914[5]. He worked as an industrialist[6].

Key Facts

  • Fredric von Rettig's place of birth was Gävle Parish[2].
  • Fredric von Rettig died in Piikkiö[4].
  • Fredric von Rettig was born on January 12, 1843[3].
  • Fredric von Rettig died on October 17, 1914[5].
  • Burial took place at Turku Cemetery[7].
  • Fredric von Rettig's father was Robert Rettig[8].
  • Fredric von Rettig's mother was Adelaide Ulrika Corinna Rettig[9].
  • Fredric von Rettig was married to Maria Sofia von Horn[10].
  • A child of Fredric von Rettig was Eric von Rettig[11].
  • A child of Fredric von Rettig was Henning von Rettig[12].
  • Fredric von Rettig held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
  • Swedish was Fredric von Rettig's native language[14].
  • Fredric von Rettig worked as an industrialist[6].
  • Fredric von Rettig received the Knight of the Order of Vasa[15].
  • Fredric von Rettig received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[16].
  • Fredric von Rettig is recorded as male[17].
  • Fredric von Rettig's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Fredric von Rettig's family is recorded as Rettig, family[19].
  • Fredric von Rettig's Commons category is recorded as Pehr Fredric von Rettig[20].
  • Fredric von Rettig's family name is recorded as von Rettig[21].
  • Fredric von Rettig's given name is recorded as Fredric[22].
  • Fredric von Rettig's work location is recorded as Turku[23].
  • Fredric von Rettig's described by source is recorded as Biografiskt lexikon för Finland[24].
  • Fredric von Rettig's described by source is recorded as Albert Edelfelt's letters[25].
  • Fredric von Rettig's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[26].

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Origins and Family

Fredric von Rettig's place of birth was Gävle Parish[2]. He was born on January 12, 1843[3]. His father was Robert Rettig[8]. His mother was Adelaide Ulrika Corinna Rettig[9]. Swedish was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Fredric von Rettig's professions included industrialist[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of Vasa[15], a grade of an order[27], in Sweden[28], founded in 1772[29] and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[16], a grade of an order[30], in Sweden[31].

Personal Life

Among Fredric von Rettig's spouses was Maria Sofia von Horn[10]. Children include Eric von Rettig[11], a politician[32], 1867–1937[33], of Finland[34] and Henning von Rettig[12], a businessperson[35], 1866–1924[36], of Sweden[37].

Death and Burial

Fredric von Rettig died on October 17, 1914[5]. He passed away in Piikkiö[4]. He is buried at Turku Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was Fredric von Rettig born?

Fredric von Rettig was born in Gävle Parish[2].

Where did Fredric von Rettig die?

Fredric von Rettig passed away in Piikkiö[4].

Who were Fredric von Rettig's parents?

Fredric von Rettig's father was Robert Rettig[8]. Fredric von Rettig's mother was Adelaide Ulrika Corinna Rettig[9].

Who was Fredric von Rettig married to?

Fredric von Rettig's spouses include Maria Sofia von Horn[10].

What did Fredric von Rettig do for work?

Fredric von Rettig worked as industrialist[6].

What awards did Fredric von Rettig receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Vasa[15] and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . geni.com. Retrieved . geni.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Languages spoken, written or signed Finnish, Swedish
    Award received Knight of the Order of Vasa, Knight of the Order of the Polar Star
    Family name von Rettig
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