Gustaf John Ramstedt

Finnish linguist and diplomat (1873–1950)
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Gustaf John Ramstedt

Summary

Gustaf John Ramstedt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ekenäs[2]. He was born on October 22, 1873[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on November 25, 1950[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], Esperantist[7], explorer[8], and diplomat[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ekenäs[2], Gustaf John Ramstedt…
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt was born on October 22, 1873[3].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt was born on January 1, 1873[11].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt was born on September 22, 1873[12].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt died on November 25, 1950[5].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt died on January 1, 1950[13].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[14].
  • A child of Gustaf John Ramstedt was Olavi Raustila[15].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt held citizenship in Finland[17].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[18].
  • Swedish was Gustaf John Ramstedt's native language[19].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt's professions included linguist[6].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt worked as an Esperantist[7].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt worked as an explorer[8].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt worked as a diplomat[9].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt's field of work was philology[20].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt's field of work was Altaic[21].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt's field of work was Mongolian studies[22].
  • Among Gustaf John Ramstedt's employers was University of Helsinki[23].
  • Among Gustaf John Ramstedt's employers was University of Tokyo[24].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt was educated at University of Helsinki[25].
  • Gustaf John Ramstedt's doctoral advisor was Eemil Nestor Setälä[26].
  • A notable student of Gustaf John Ramstedt was Pentti Aalto[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ekenäs[2], Gustaf John Ramstedt… Recorded date of birth include October 22, 1873[3], January 1, 1873[11], and September 22, 1873[12]. Swedish was his native language[19].

Education

Gustaf John Ramstedt's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[25]. His doctoral advisor was Eemil Nestor Setälä[26]. Studied under Otto Donner[28], a linguist[29], 1835–1909[30], of Grand Duchy of Finland[31], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[32], specialised in linguistics[33] and Eemil Nestor Setälä[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], Esperantist[7], explorer[8], and diplomat[9]. Fields of work include philology[20], an academic discipline[35]; Altaic[21], a language family[36]; and Mongolian studies[22], an academic discipline[37]. Employers include University of Helsinki[23], a public university[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1640[40], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[41] and University of Tokyo[24], a research university[42], in Japan[43], founded in 1877[44], headquartered in Hongō campus[45]. Notable students include Pentti Aalto[27], a linguist[46], 1917–1998[47], of Finland[48], awarded the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[49], specialised in comparative linguistics[50] and Aulis J. Joki[51], a linguist[52], 1913–1989[53], of Finland[54], specialised in Samoyedic[55]. Gustaf John Ramstedt supervised Pentti Aalto as a doctoral student[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[57], a grade of an order[58], in Finland[59], founded in 1919[60]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[61], a grade of an order[62], in Finland[63], founded in 1919[64]; Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[65], a grade of an order[66], in Japan[67], founded in 1875[68]; Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain[69], an order[70], in Republic of China[71], founded in 1912[72]; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[73], a grade of an order[74], in Japan[75], founded in 1888[76]; and Order of Civil Merit[77], an order[78], in South Korea[79], founded in 1951[80].

Personal Life

A child of Gustaf John Ramstedt was Olavi Raustila[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 25, 1950[5] and January 1, 1950[13]. Gustaf John Ramstedt passed away in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Gustaf John Ramstedt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

His notable doctoral advisees include Pentti Aalto[83], a linguist[84], 1917–1998[85], of Finland[86], awarded the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[87], specialised in comparative linguistics[88].

FAQs

Where was Gustaf John Ramstedt born?

Gustaf John Ramstedt's place of birth was Ekenäs[2].

Where did Gustaf John Ramstedt die?

Gustaf John Ramstedt died in Helsinki[4].

What did Gustaf John Ramstedt do for work?

Gustaf John Ramstedt worked as linguist[6], Esperantist[7], explorer[8], and diplomat[9].

Where did Gustaf John Ramstedt go to school?

Gustaf John Ramstedt was educated at University of Helsinki[25].

What awards did Gustaf John Ramstedt receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[57], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[61], Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd class[65], and Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain[69].

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    Field of work philology, Altaic, Mongolian studies
    Given name Gustaf, John
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