Isak Collijn

national librarian (1875-1949)
Person human Q535764
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Isak Collijn

Summary

Isak Collijn is a human[1]. Born in Halmstad Town[2], he… he was born on July 17, 1875[3]. He passed away in Engelbrekt church parish[4]. He died on March 28, 1949[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], bibliographer[7], and National librarian of Sweden[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Isak Collijn was born in Halmstad Town[2].
  • Isak Collijn passed away in Engelbrekt church parish[4].
  • Isak Collijn was born on July 17, 1875[3].
  • Isak Collijn was born on January 1, 1875[10].
  • Isak Collijn died on March 28, 1949[5].
  • Isak Collijn died on January 1, 1949[11].
  • Burial took place at Q252312[12].
  • Isak Collijn was married to Ellen Appelberg[13].
  • Isak Collijn held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Isak Collijn worked as a librarian[6].
  • Isak Collijn worked as a bibliographer[7].
  • Isak Collijn's professions included National librarian of Sweden[8].
  • Isak Collijn held the position of National librarian of Sweden[15].
  • Isak Collijn held the position of IFLA President[16].
  • Isak Collijn's education included a stint at Uppsala University[17].
  • Isak Collijn was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Isak Collijn was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[19].
  • Isak Collijn was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20].
  • Isak Collijn is recorded as male[21].
  • Isak Collijn's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Isak Collijn's Commons category is recorded as Isak Collijn[23].
  • Isak Collijn's family name is recorded as Collijn[24].
  • Isak Collijn's given name is recorded as Isak[25].
  • Isak Collijn's given name is recorded as Gustaf[26].
  • Isak Collijn's given name is recorded as Alfred[27].

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Origins and Family

Isak Collijn was born in Halmstad Town[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 17, 1875[3] and January 1, 1875[10].

Education

Isak Collijn's education included a stint at Uppsala University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], bibliographer[7], and National librarian of Sweden[8]. Positions held include National librarian of Sweden[15], a profession[28], in Sweden[29] and IFLA President[16].

Personal Life

Isak Collijn was married to Ellen Appelberg[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 28, 1949[5] and January 1, 1949[11]. Isak Collijn died in Engelbrekt church parish[4]. He is buried at Q252312[12].

Why It Matters

Isak Collijn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Isak Collijn born?

Born in Halmstad Town[2], Isak Collijn…

Where did Isak Collijn die?

Isak Collijn died in Engelbrekt church parish[4].

Who was Isak Collijn married to?

Isak Collijn's spouses include Ellen Appelberg[13].

What did Isak Collijn do for work?

Isak Collijn worked as librarian[6], bibliographer[7], and National librarian of Sweden[8].

Where did Isak Collijn go to school?

Isak Collijn was educated at Uppsala University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Swedish Literature Bank. opac.regesta-imperii.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Sveriges dödbok. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Swedish Literature Bank. opac.regesta-imperii.de. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Isak, Gustaf, Alfred
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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