Hans Trass

Estonian ecologist, lichenologist (1928-2017)
Person human Q3741917
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Hans Trass

Summary

Hans Trass is a human[1]. He was born in Tallinn[2]. He was born on May 2, 1928[3]. He died on February 14, 2017[4]. He worked as a lichenologist[5], botanist[6], and ecologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hans Trass was born in Tallinn[2].
  • Hans Trass was born on May 2, 1928[3].
  • Hans Trass died on February 14, 2017[4].
  • Burial took place at Old St. John's cemetery[9].
  • Hans Trass was married to Raine Loo[10].
  • A child of Hans Trass was Toomas Trass[11].
  • Hans Trass held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Hans Trass held citizenship in Estonia[13].
  • Hans Trass worked as a lichenologist[5].
  • Hans Trass worked as a botanist[6].
  • Hans Trass's professions included ecologist[7].
  • Hans Trass's field of work was botany[14].
  • Among Hans Trass's employers was University of Tartu[15].
  • Hans Trass's education included a stint at University of Tartu[16].
  • Hans Trass received the Acharius Medal[17].
  • Hans Trass received the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[18].
  • Hans Trass received the Order of the Badge of Honour[19].
  • Hans Trass received the honorary citizen of Tartu[20].
  • Hans Trass was a member of Estonian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Hans Trass is recorded as male[22].
  • Hans Trass's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Hans Trass's Commons category is recorded as Hans Trass[24].
  • Hans Trass earned the academic degree of Doktor of Biology Sciences[25].
  • Hans Trass's family name is recorded as Q37117931[26].
  • Hans Trass's given name is recorded as Hans[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Trass was born in Tallinn[2]. He was born on May 2, 1928[3].

Education

Hans Trass was educated at University of Tartu[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doktor of Biology Sciences[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lichenologist[5], botanist[6], and ecologist[7]. Hans Trass's field of work was botany[14]. Among his employers was University of Tartu[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Acharius Medal[17], a science award[28], founded in 1990[29]; Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[18], a grade of an order[30], in Estonia[31], founded in 1936[32]; Order of the Badge of Honour[19], a socialist order of merit[33], in Soviet Union[34], founded in 1935[35]; and honorary citizen of Tartu[20], a title of honor[36], in Estonia[37], founded in 1939[38].

Personal Life

Among Hans Trass's spouses was Raine Loo[10]. A child of him was Toomas Trass[11].

Death and Burial

Hans Trass died on February 14, 2017[4]. He is buried at Old St. John's cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Hans Trass ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Hans Trass born?

Hans Trass was born in Tallinn[2].

Who was Hans Trass married to?

Hans Trass's spouses include Raine Loo[10].

What did Hans Trass do for work?

Hans Trass worked as lichenologist[5], botanist[6], and ecologist[7].

Where did Hans Trass go to school?

Hans Trass was educated at University of Tartu[16].

What awards did Hans Trass receive?

Honors received include Acharius Medal[17], Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[18], Order of the Badge of Honour[19], and honorary citizen of Tartu[20].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . lichenology.org. lichenology.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Estonian biographical database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [4] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academic degree Doktor of Biology Sciences
    Given name Hans
    Field of work botany
    Spouse Raine Loo
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