Harald Scavenius

Danish politician and diplomat (1873–1939)
Person human Q4346193
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Harald Scavenius

Summary

Harald Scavenius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gjorslev[2]. He was born on May 27, 1873[3]. He died in The Hague[4]. He died on April 24, 1939[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Harald Scavenius was born in Gjorslev[2].
  • Harald Scavenius passed away in The Hague[4].
  • Harald Scavenius was born on May 27, 1873[3].
  • Harald Scavenius died on April 24, 1939[5].
  • Harald Scavenius died on April 22, 1939[9].
  • Harald Scavenius is buried at Holtug[10].
  • Harald Scavenius's father was Jacob Scavenius[11].
  • Harald Scavenius held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Harald Scavenius worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Harald Scavenius's professions included politician[7].
  • Harald Scavenius held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[13].
  • Harald Scavenius received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14].
  • Harald Scavenius received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15].
  • Harald Scavenius received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Harald Scavenius received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Harald Scavenius received the Medal of Merit in Gold[18].
  • Harald Scavenius received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[19].
  • Harald Scavenius is recorded as male[20].
  • Harald Scavenius's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Harald Scavenius's family is recorded as Scavenius[22].
  • Harald Scavenius was affiliated with the independent politician[23].
  • Harald Scavenius's family name is recorded as Scavenius[24].
  • Harald Scavenius's given name is recorded as Harald[25].
  • Harald Scavenius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[26].
  • Harald Scavenius's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Harald Scavenius'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Harald Scavenius was born in Gjorslev[2]. He was born on May 27, 1873[3]. His father was Jacob Scavenius[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Harald Scavenius held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], a grade of an order[28], in Denmark[29]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1808[32]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[33], in Denmark[34]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[35], in Denmark[36]; Medal of Merit in Gold[18], a class of award[37], in Denmark[38]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[19], a grade of an order[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1772[41].

Personal Life

Harald Scavenius was affiliated with the independent politician[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 24, 1939[5] and April 22, 1939[9]. Harald Scavenius died in The Hague[4]. He is buried at Holtug[10].

Why It Matters

Harald Scavenius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Harald Scavenius born?

Harald Scavenius was born in Gjorslev[2].

Where did Harald Scavenius die?

Harald Scavenius died in The Hague[4].

Who were Harald Scavenius's parents?

Harald Scavenius's father was Jacob Scavenius[11].

What did Harald Scavenius do for work?

Harald Scavenius worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Harald Scavenius receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].

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  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . stm.dk. Retrieved . stm.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Q58367172. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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