Holger Thesleff

Finnish classical philologist and professor (1924–2023)
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Holger Thesleff

Summary

Holger Thesleff is a human[1]. He was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on December 4, 1924[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on October 3, 2023[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], and university teacher[9]. He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Helsinki[2], Holger Thesleff…
  • Holger Thesleff died in Helsinki[4].
  • Holger Thesleff was born on December 4, 1924[3].
  • Holger Thesleff died on October 3, 2023[5].
  • Holger Thesleff's father was Claudius Rytgert Thesleff[11].
  • Holger Thesleff held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Swedish was Holger Thesleff's native language[13].
  • Holger Thesleff's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Holger Thesleff's professions included historian[7].
  • Holger Thesleff worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Holger Thesleff's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Holger Thesleff's field of work was classical philology[14].
  • Holger Thesleff's field of work was history[15].
  • Holger Thesleff's field of work was history of philosophy[16].
  • Holger Thesleff was employed by University of Helsinki[17].
  • Holger Thesleff received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18].
  • Holger Thesleff was a member of Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters[19].
  • Holger Thesleff is recorded as male[20].
  • Holger Thesleff's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Holger Thesleff's Commons category is recorded as Holger Thesleff[22].
  • Holger Thesleff earned the academic degree of professor[23].
  • Holger Thesleff's family name is recorded as Thesleff[24].
  • Holger Thesleff's given name is recorded as Holger[25].
  • Holger Thesleff's work location is recorded as Helsinki[26].
  • Holger Thesleff's described by source is recorded as Writers in Finland 1945—1980[27].

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Origins and Family

Holger Thesleff was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on December 4, 1924[3]. His father was Claudius Rytgert Thesleff[11]. Swedish was his native language[13].

Education

Holger Thesleff earned the academic degree of professor[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include classical philology[14], an academic discipline[28]; history[15]; and history of philosophy[16], an aspect of history[29]. Among Holger Thesleff's employers was University of Helsinki[17].

Recognition

Holger Thesleff received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18].

Death and Burial

Holger Thesleff died on October 3, 2023[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Holger Thesleff is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Holger Thesleff born?

Born in Helsinki[2], Holger Thesleff…

Where did Holger Thesleff die?

Holger Thesleff passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Holger Thesleff's parents?

Holger Thesleff's father was Claudius Rytgert Thesleff[11].

What did Holger Thesleff do for work?

Holger Thesleff worked as classical philologist[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], and university teacher[9].

What awards did Holger Thesleff receive?

Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . scientiarum.fi. Retrieved . scientiarum.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . scientiarum.fi. Retrieved . scientiarum.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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