Gottfrid Billing
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Summary
Gottfrid Billing was born on April 29, 1841[1], in Önnestad parish[2]. He died on January 14, 1925[3], in Lund Cathedral parish[4]. He worked as a priest[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Northern cemetery in Lund[10]
- Child: Einar Billing[11]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[12]
- Ethnic group: Swedes[13]
- Position held: member of the First Chamber[14], seat 15 of the Swedish Academy[15], vice speaker of the First Chamber[16], Överhovpredikant[17], Q135222098[18], bishop of Lund[19]
- Employer: Lund University[20]
- Educated at: Lund University[21]
- Award received: Royal Order of the Seraphim[22]
- Member of: Swedish Academy[23], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[24], Royal Society of Humanist Learning in Lund[25]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Protectionist Party[28], Det förenade högerpartiet[29], National Party[30]
- Commons category: Gottfrid Billing[31]
- Diocese: Diocese of Lund[32]
- Family name: Billing[33]
- Given name: Gottfrid[34], Axel[35]
- Work location: Stockholm[36]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[37], Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.[38], Who was it?[39], Svensk rikskalender 1909[40], Q118221286[41], Swedish portrait gallery : II. Royal the Swedish court states[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[43]
- Name: Billing i Västerås[44], Billing i Lund[45]
- Sibling: Herman Billing[46]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Swedish Academy[47]
Why It Matters
Gottfrid Billing has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
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 a priest[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], and politician[8].
Where did Gottfrid Billing go to school?
Gottfrid Billing was educated at Lund University[21].
What awards did Gottfrid Billing receive?
Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[22].