Hans Ruin

Finnish and Swedish writer and philosopher (1891–1980)
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Hans Ruin

Summary

Hans Ruin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on June 18, 1891[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on November 3, 1980[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], psychologist[8], and aesthetician[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Hans Ruin was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Hans Ruin died in Stockholm[4].
  • Hans Ruin passed away in S:t Görans church parish[11].
  • Hans Ruin was born on June 18, 1891[3].
  • Hans Ruin died on November 3, 1980[5].
  • Hans Ruin's father was Waldemar Ruin[12].
  • A child of Hans Ruin was Olof Ruin[13].
  • A child of Hans Ruin was Martina Ruin[14].
  • Hans Ruin held citizenship in Sweden[15].
  • Hans Ruin held citizenship in Finland[16].
  • Hans Ruin held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[17].
  • Swedish was Hans Ruin's native language[18].
  • Hans Ruin worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Hans Ruin worked as a writer[7].
  • Hans Ruin worked as a psychologist[8].
  • Hans Ruin's professions included aesthetician[9].
  • Among Hans Ruin's employers was Åbo Akademi University[19].
  • Hans Ruin was educated at University of Helsinki[20].
  • Hans Ruin received the Dobloug Prize[21].
  • Hans Ruin received the Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[22].
  • Hans Ruin received the Karl Emil Tollander Prize[23].
  • Hans Ruin received the Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[24].
  • Hans Ruin is recorded as male[25].
  • Hans Ruin's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Hans Ruin's Commons category is recorded as Hans Ruin[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Ruin was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on June 18, 1891[3]. His father was Waldemar Ruin[12]. Swedish was his native language[18].

Education

Hans Ruin was educated at University of Helsinki[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], psychologist[8], and aesthetician[9]. Among Hans Ruin's employers was Åbo Akademi University[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Dobloug Prize[21], a literary award[28], in Sweden[29]; Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[22], a literary award[30], in Sweden[31], founded in 1921[32]; Karl Emil Tollander Prize[23], a literary award[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1913[35]; and Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[24], a science award[36], in Finland[37], founded in 1920[38].

Personal Life

Children include Olof Ruin[13], a political scientist[39], 1927–2023[40], of Finland[41] and Martina Ruin[14].

Death and Burial

Hans Ruin died on November 3, 1980[5]. Recorded place of death include Stockholm[4], a city[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1187[44] and S:t Görans church parish[11], a parish of the Church of Sweden[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1925[47].

Why It Matters

Hans Ruin has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Hans Ruin born?

Hans Ruin was born in Helsinki[2].

Where did Hans Ruin die?

Hans Ruin passed away in Stockholm[4].

Who were Hans Ruin's parents?

Hans Ruin's father was Waldemar Ruin[12].

What did Hans Ruin do for work?

Hans Ruin worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], psychologist[8], and aesthetician[9].

Where did Hans Ruin go to school?

Hans Ruin was educated at University of Helsinki[20].

What awards did Hans Ruin receive?

Honors received include Dobloug Prize[21], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[22], Karl Emil Tollander Prize[23], and Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [25] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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