Gunnar Mickwitz

Finnish historian (1906–1940)
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Summary

Born in Turku[1], he… he was born on January 1, 1906[2]. He died in Karelia[3]. He died on January 1, 1940[4]. He worked as an economic historian[5], classical scholar[6], historian[7], numismatist[8], and university teacher[9].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1906[2], October 19, 1906[10]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1940[4], February 18, 1940[11]
  • Father: Axel Mickwitz[12]
  • Mother: Karin Schybergson[13]
  • Child: Johan Mickwitz[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[15], Grand Duchy of Finland[16]
  • Native language: Swedish[17]
  • Field of work: economic history[18], numismatics[19]
  • Employer: University of Helsinki[20]
  • Educated at: University of Helsinki[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[23]

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Education

Studied under Edwin Linkomies[24], a politician[25], 1894–1963[26], of Finland[27], awarded the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[28] and Johannes Sundwall[29], a historian[30], 1877–1966[31], of Finland[32].

Career and Affiliations

Fields of work include economic history[18], an academic discipline[33] and numismatics[19], an auxiliary science of history[34].

FAQs

Where was Gunnar Mickwitz born?

Gunnar Mickwitz was born in Turku[1].

Where did Gunnar Mickwitz die?

Gunnar Mickwitz passed away in Karelia[3].

Who were Gunnar Mickwitz's parents?

Gunnar Mickwitz's father was Axel Mickwitz[12]. Gunnar Mickwitz's mother was Karin Schybergson[13].

What did Gunnar Mickwitz do for work?

Gunnar Mickwitz worked as economic historian[5], classical scholar[6], historian[7], numismatist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Gunnar Mickwitz go to school?

Gunnar Mickwitz was educated at University of Helsinki[21].

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  1. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [29] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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