Gottfrid Billing

Swedish priest and theologian (1841-1925)
Person human Q330757
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Gottfrid Billing

Summary

Gottfrid Billing is a human[1]. Born in Önnestad parish[2], he… he was born on April 29, 1841[3]. He passed away in Lund Cathedral parish[4]. He died on January 14, 1925[5]. He worked as a priest[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Önnestad parish[2], Gottfrid Billing…
  • Gottfrid Billing died in Lund Cathedral parish[4].
  • Gottfrid Billing was born on April 29, 1841[3].
  • Gottfrid Billing died on January 14, 1925[5].
  • Burial took place at Northern cemetery in Lund[11].
  • A child of Gottfrid Billing was Einar Billing[12].
  • Gottfrid Billing held citizenship in Sweden[13].
  • Gottfrid Billing is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[14].
  • Gottfrid Billing's professions included priest[6].
  • Gottfrid Billing worked as a theologian[7].
  • Gottfrid Billing worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Gottfrid Billing worked as a politician[9].
  • Gottfrid Billing held the position of member of the First Chamber[15].
  • Gottfrid Billing held the position of seat 15 of the Swedish Academy[16].
  • Gottfrid Billing held the position of vice speaker of the First Chamber[17].
  • Gottfrid Billing held the position of Q93441948[18].
  • Gottfrid Billing held the position of Q135222098[19].
  • Gottfrid Billing held the position of bishop of Lund[20].
  • Among Gottfrid Billing's employers was Lund University[21].
  • Gottfrid Billing's education included a stint at Lund University[22].
  • Gottfrid Billing received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[23].
  • Gottfrid Billing was a member of Swedish Academy[24].
  • Gottfrid Billing was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Gottfrid Billing was a member of Royal Society of Humanist Learning in Lund[26].
  • Gottfrid Billing's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Önnestad parish[2], Gottfrid Billing… he was born on April 29, 1841[3]. He is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[14].

Education

Gottfrid Billing's education included a stint at Lund University[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include priest[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and politician[9]. Gottfrid Billing was employed by Lund University[21]. Positions held include member of the First Chamber[15], a member of the parliament of Sweden[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1867[30]; seat 15 of the Swedish Academy[16]; vice speaker of the First Chamber[17], a public office[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1867[33]; Q93441948[18], a position[34]; Q135222098[19]; and bishop of Lund[20].

Recognition

Gottfrid Billing received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[23].

Personal Life

A child of Gottfrid Billing was Einar Billing[12]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27]. Political affiliations include Protectionist Party[35], a political party[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1888[38]; Q111103693[39], a political party[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1910[42]; and National Party[43], a political party[44], in Sweden[45], founded in 1912[46].

Death and Burial

Gottfrid Billing died on January 14, 1925[5]. He passed away in Lund Cathedral parish[4]. Burial took place at Northern cemetery in Lund[11].

Why It Matters

Gottfrid Billing ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Gottfrid Billing born?

Gottfrid Billing was born in Önnestad parish[2].

Where did Gottfrid Billing die?

Gottfrid Billing died in Lund Cathedral parish[4].

What did Gottfrid Billing do for work?

Gottfrid Billing worked as priest[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and politician[9].

Where did Gottfrid Billing go to school?

Gottfrid Billing was educated at Lund University[22].

What awards did Gottfrid Billing receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Who was it?. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [35] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [39] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [43] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Q118221286. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . 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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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