H. William Scharling

Danish economist (1837-1911)
Person human Q6096410
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H. William Scharling

Summary

H. William Scharling is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on September 22, 1837[3]. He died in Frederiksberg[4]. He died on April 29, 1911[5]. He worked as an economist[6].

Key Facts

  • H. William Scharling's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • H. William Scharling passed away in Frederiksberg[4].
  • H. William Scharling was born on September 22, 1837[3].
  • H. William Scharling died on April 29, 1911[5].
  • H. William Scharling is buried at Assistens Cemetery[7].
  • H. William Scharling's father was Carl Emil Scharling[8].
  • H. William Scharling held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[9].
  • H. William Scharling's professions included economist[6].
  • H. William Scharling held the position of Finance Minister of Denmark[10].
  • H. William Scharling held the position of member of the Folketing[11].
  • H. William Scharling held the position of rector[12].
  • H. William Scharling was employed by University of Copenhagen[13].
  • H. William Scharling's education included a stint at Metropolitanskolen[14].
  • H. William Scharling received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].
  • H. William Scharling received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16].
  • H. William Scharling received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • H. William Scharling received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].
  • H. William Scharling was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[19].
  • H. William Scharling is recorded as male[20].
  • H. William Scharling's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • H. William Scharling's family is recorded as Q112624790[22].
  • H. William Scharling's family name is recorded as Scharling[23].
  • H. William Scharling's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • H. William Scharling's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[25].
  • H. William Scharling's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], H. William Scharling… he was born on September 22, 1837[3]. His father was Carl Emil Scharling[8].

Education

H. William Scharling was educated at Metropolitanskolen[14].

Career and Affiliations

H. William Scharling worked as an economist[6]. Among his employers was University of Copenhagen[13]. Positions held include Finance Minister of Denmark[10], a position[27], in Denmark[28]; member of the Folketing[11], a member of parliament[29], in Kingdom of Denmark[30]; and rector[12], an elective office[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15], a grade of an order[32], in Denmark[33]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[34], in Denmark[35], founded in 1808[36]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[37], in Denmark[38]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[39], in Denmark[40].

Death and Burial

H. William Scharling died on April 29, 1911[5]. He died in Frederiksberg[4]. He is buried at Assistens Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was H. William Scharling born?

Born in Copenhagen[2], H. William Scharling…

Where did H. William Scharling die?

H. William Scharling passed away in Frederiksberg[4].

Who were H. William Scharling's parents?

H. William Scharling's father was Carl Emil Scharling[8].

What did H. William Scharling do for work?

H. William Scharling worked as economist[6].

Where did H. William Scharling go to school?

H. William Scharling was educated at Metropolitanskolen[14].

What awards did H. William Scharling receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].

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Class ancestry

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