Henrik Gabriel Porthan

Summary

Henrik Gabriel Porthan is a human^[1]. Born in Viitasaari^[2], he… he was born on November 8, 1739^[3]. He passed away in Turku^[4]. He died on March 16, 1804^[5]. He worked as a historian^[6], pedagogue^[7], writer^[8], and university teacher^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Viitasaari^[2], Henrik Gabriel Porthan…
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan died in Turku^[4].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan was born on November 8, 1739^[3].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan was born on January 1, 1739^[11].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan died on March 16, 1804^[5].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan died on January 1, 1804^[12].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan's father was Sigfrid Porthan^[13].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan held citizenship in Sweden^[14].
• Finnish was Henrik Gabriel Porthan's native language^[15].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan worked as a historian^[6].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan worked as a pedagogue^[7].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan worked as a writer^[8].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan worked as a university teacher^[9].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan was employed by Royal Academy of Turku^[16].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Turku^[17].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star^[18].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities^[19].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan is recorded as male^[20].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan's Commons category is recorded as Henrik Gabriel Porthan^[22].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan's family name is recorded as Porthan^[23].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan's given name is recorded as Henrik^[24].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Henrik Gabriel Porthan^[25].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan's Commons gallery is recorded as Henrik Gabriel Porthan^[26].
• Henrik Gabriel Porthan's work location is recorded as Turku^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Viitasaari^[2], Henrik Gabriel Porthan… Recorded date of birth include November 8, 1739^[3] and January 1, 1739^[11]. His father was Sigfrid Porthan^[13]. Finnish was his native language^[15].

Education

Henrik Gabriel Porthan's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Turku^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian^[6], pedagogue^[7], writer^[8], and university teacher^[9]. Among Henrik Gabriel Porthan's employers was Royal Academy of Turku^[16].

Recognition

Henrik Gabriel Porthan received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star^[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 16, 1804^[5] and January 1, 1804^[12]. Henrik Gabriel Porthan passed away in Turku^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henrik Gabriel Porthan include Porthania^[28], a university building^[29], in Finland^[30], founded in 1957^[31].

Why It Matters

Henrik Gabriel Porthan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[32] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[33]

Entities named for him include Porthania^[28], a university building^[29], in Finland^[30], founded in 1957^[31].

FAQs

Where was Henrik Gabriel Porthan born?

Henrik Gabriel Porthan's place of birth was Viitasaari^[2].

Where did Henrik Gabriel Porthan die?

Henrik Gabriel Porthan died in Turku^[4].

Who were Henrik Gabriel Porthan's parents?

Henrik Gabriel Porthan's father was Sigfrid Porthan^[13].

What did Henrik Gabriel Porthan do for work?

Henrik Gabriel Porthan worked as historian^[6], pedagogue^[7], writer^[8], and university teacher^[9].

Where did Henrik Gabriel Porthan go to school?

Henrik Gabriel Porthan was educated at Royal Academy of Turku^[17].

What awards did Henrik Gabriel Porthan receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star^[18].