Gösta Serlachius

Finnish industrialist and patron of the arts (1876–1942)
Person human Q6173014
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Gösta Serlachius

Summary

Gösta Serlachius is a human[1]. He was born in Jakobstad[2]. He was born on April 26, 1876[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on October 18, 1942[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6], chief executive officer[7], industrialist[8], patron of the arts[9], and art collector[10].

Key Facts

  • Gösta Serlachius's place of birth was Jakobstad[2].
  • Gösta Serlachius died in Helsinki[4].
  • Gösta Serlachius was born on April 26, 1876[3].
  • Gösta Serlachius died on October 18, 1942[5].
  • Gösta Serlachius held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Gösta Serlachius held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Swedish was Gösta Serlachius's native language[13].
  • Gösta Serlachius's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Gösta Serlachius's professions included chief executive officer[7].
  • Gösta Serlachius's professions included industrialist[8].
  • Gösta Serlachius's professions included patron of the arts[9].
  • Gösta Serlachius worked as an art collector[10].
  • Gösta Serlachius held the position of chairperson[14].
  • Among Gösta Serlachius's employers was Tammer Factories[15].
  • Gösta Serlachius was employed by G.A. Serlachius Oy[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Gösta Serlachius is Gösta Serlachius Fine Arts Foundation[17].
  • Gösta Serlachius received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[18].
  • Gösta Serlachius received the Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[19].
  • Gösta Serlachius received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20].
  • Gösta Serlachius received the Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[21].
  • Gösta Serlachius is recorded as male[22].
  • Gösta Serlachius's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Gösta Serlachius's family is recorded as Serlachius[24].
  • Gösta Serlachius's Commons category is recorded as Gösta Serlachius[25].
  • Gösta Serlachius's honorific prefix is recorded as vuorineuvos[26].

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Origins and Family

Gösta Serlachius's place of birth was Jakobstad[2]. He was born on April 26, 1876[3]. Swedish was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], chief executive officer[7], industrialist[8], patron of the arts[9], and art collector[10]. Employers include Tammer Factories[15], a chemical plant[27], in Finland[28], founded in 1916[29] and G.A. Serlachius Oy[16], a business[30], in Finland[31], founded in 1868[32]. Gösta Serlachius held the position of chairperson[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gösta Serlachius is Gösta Serlachius Fine Arts Foundation[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[18], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1918[35]; Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[19], a grade of an order[36], in Finland[37], founded in 1918[38]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], a grade of an order[39], in Finland[40], founded in 1919[41]; and Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[21], a campaign medal[42], in Finland[43], founded in 1918[44].

Death and Burial

Gösta Serlachius died on October 18, 1942[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

FAQs

Where was Gösta Serlachius born?

Gösta Serlachius was born in Jakobstad[2].

Where did Gösta Serlachius die?

Gösta Serlachius died in Helsinki[4].

What did Gösta Serlachius do for work?

Gösta Serlachius worked as businessperson[6], chief executive officer[7], industrialist[8], patron of the arts[9], and art collector[10].

What awards did Gösta Serlachius receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[18], Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[19], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], and Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Finnish Industrial Calendar 1923. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Uppslagsverket Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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