Hannes Hafstein

Icelandic politician (1861-1922)
Person human Q609571
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Hannes Hafstein

Summary

Hannes Hafstein is a human[1]. He was born in Morduvellir[2]. He was born on +1861-12-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Reykjavík[4]. He died on +1922-12-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a poet[6], politician[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and banker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Morduvellir[2], Hannes Hafstein…
  • Hannes Hafstein passed away in Reykjavík[4].
  • Hannes Hafstein was born on +1861-12-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hannes Hafstein died on +1922-12-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hannes Hafstein is buried at Reykjavík[12].
  • Hannes Hafstein held citizenship in Iceland[13].
  • Hannes Hafstein's professions included poet[6].
  • Hannes Hafstein worked as a politician[7].
  • Hannes Hafstein worked as a writer[8].
  • Hannes Hafstein worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Hannes Hafstein worked as a banker[10].
  • Hannes Hafstein held the position of Prime Minister of Iceland[14].
  • Hannes Hafstein held the position of Prime Minister of Iceland[15].
  • Hannes Hafstein held the position of Minister for Iceland[16].
  • Hannes Hafstein was educated at University of Copenhagen[17].
  • Hannes Hafstein received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Hannes Hafstein received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Hannes Hafstein received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Hannes Hafstein received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[21].
  • Hannes Hafstein's image is recorded as Kbh Hannes Hafsteinn.jpg[22].
  • Hannes Hafstein is recorded as male[23].
  • Hannes Hafstein's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hannes Hafstein was affiliated with the Home Rule Party[25].
  • Hannes Hafstein was affiliated with the Union Party[26].
  • Hannes Hafstein's ISNI is recorded as 0000000033253451[27].

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Origins and Family

Hannes Hafstein was born in Morduvellir[2]. He was born on +1861-12-04T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Hannes Hafstein's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], politician[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and banker[10]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Iceland[14], a public office[28], in Iceland[29], founded in 1904[30] and Minister for Iceland[16], a position[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1874[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[34], in Denmark[35]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1808[38]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[39], in Denmark[40]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[41], in Denmark[42].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Home Rule Party[25], a political party[43], in Iceland[44], founded in 1900[45] and Union Party[26], a political party[46], in Iceland[47], founded in 1912[48].

Death and Burial

Hannes Hafstein died on +1922-12-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Reykjavík[4]. Burial took place at Reykjavík[12].

Why It Matters

Hannes Hafstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Hannes Hafstein born?

Hannes Hafstein's place of birth was Morduvellir[2].

Where did Hannes Hafstein die?

Hannes Hafstein died in Reykjavík[4].

What did Hannes Hafstein do for work?

Hannes Hafstein worked as poet[6], politician[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and banker[10].

Where did Hannes Hafstein go to school?

Hannes Hafstein was educated at University of Copenhagen[17].

What awards did Hannes Hafstein receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[21].

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  19. [18] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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