Fredrik Cygnaeus

Finnish writer, poet and literary critic (1807-1881)
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Fredrik Cygnaeus

Summary

Fredrik Cygnaeus is a human[1]. He was born in Hämeenlinna[2]. He was born on April 1, 1807[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on February 7, 1881[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hämeenlinna[2], Fredrik Cygnaeus…
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus was born on April 1, 1807[3].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus died on February 7, 1881[5].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's father was Zacharias Cygnaeus[11].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Swedish was Fredrik Cygnaeus's native language[13].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus worked as a writer[6].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus worked as a poet[7].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's professions included historian[9].
  • Among Fredrik Cygnaeus's employers was University of Helsinki[14].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[15].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Turku[16].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[17].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with crown[18].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[19].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus was a member of Gesellschaft für Geschichte und Altertumskunde der Ostseeprovinzen Russlands[20].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus was a member of Saturday Society[21].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus is recorded as male[22].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's Commons category is recorded as Fredrik Cygnaeus[24].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's family name is recorded as Cygnaeus[25].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's given name is recorded as Fredrik[26].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Fredrik Cygnaeus[27].

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Origins and Family

Fredrik Cygnaeus was born in Hämeenlinna[2]. He was born on April 1, 1807[3]. His father was Zacharias Cygnaeus[11]. Swedish was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[15], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and Royal Academy of Turku[16], a university[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1640[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and historian[9]. Among Fredrik Cygnaeus's employers was University of Helsinki[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[17], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with crown[18], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[19], a grade of an order[39], in Sweden[40].

Death and Burial

Fredrik Cygnaeus died on February 7, 1881[5]. He died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Fredrik Cygnaeus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Fredrik Cygnaeus born?

Fredrik Cygnaeus's place of birth was Hämeenlinna[2].

Where did Fredrik Cygnaeus die?

Fredrik Cygnaeus passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Fredrik Cygnaeus's parents?

Fredrik Cygnaeus's father was Zacharias Cygnaeus[11].

What did Fredrik Cygnaeus do for work?

Fredrik Cygnaeus worked as writer[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and historian[9].

Where did Fredrik Cygnaeus go to school?

Fredrik Cygnaeus was educated at University of Helsinki[15] and Royal Academy of Turku[16].

What awards did Fredrik Cygnaeus receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[17], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with crown[18], and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. 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. [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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Member of Gesellschaft für Geschichte und Altertumskunde der Ostseeprovinzen Russlands, Saturday Society
    Award received Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class, Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with crown, Knight of the Order of the Polar Star
    Place of birth Hämeenlinna
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