Ivar Heikel

Finnish antiquarian (1861–1952)
Person human Q5797598
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Ivar Heikel

Summary

Ivar Heikel is a human[1]. He was born in Nykarleby[2]. He was born on January 16, 1861[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on October 8, 1952[5]. He worked as a hellenist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nykarleby[2], Ivar Heikel…
  • Ivar Heikel died in Helsinki[4].
  • Ivar Heikel was born on January 16, 1861[3].
  • Ivar Heikel died on October 8, 1952[5].
  • Ivar Heikel held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Ivar Heikel held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Ivar Heikel held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Swedish was Ivar Heikel's native language[14].
  • Ivar Heikel's professions included hellenist[6].
  • Ivar Heikel worked as a classical philologist[7].
  • Ivar Heikel's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Ivar Heikel worked as a historian[9].
  • Ivar Heikel's field of work was classical philology[15].
  • Ivar Heikel's field of work was history[16].
  • Ivar Heikel was employed by Imperial Alexander University[17].
  • Ivar Heikel was educated at Imperial Alexander University[18].
  • Ivar Heikel received the Karl Emil Tollander Prize[19].
  • Ivar Heikel is recorded as male[20].
  • Ivar Heikel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ivar Heikel's Commons category is recorded as Ivar Heikel[22].
  • Ivar Heikel's family name is recorded as Heikel[23].
  • Ivar Heikel's given name is recorded as Ivar[24].
  • Ivar Heikel's given name is recorded as August[25].
  • Ivar Heikel's work location is recorded as Helsinki[26].
  • Ivar Heikel's relative is recorded as Henrik Heikel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nykarleby[2], Ivar Heikel… he was born on January 16, 1861[3]. Swedish was his native language[14].

Education

Ivar Heikel was educated at Imperial Alexander University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include hellenist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9]. Fields of work include classical philology[15], an academic discipline[28] and history[16]. Among Ivar Heikel's employers was Imperial Alexander University[17].

Recognition

Ivar Heikel received the Karl Emil Tollander Prize[19].

Death and Burial

Ivar Heikel died on October 8, 1952[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Ivar Heikel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Ivar Heikel born?

Ivar Heikel's place of birth was Nykarleby[2].

Where did Ivar Heikel die?

Ivar Heikel died in Helsinki[4].

What did Ivar Heikel do for work?

Ivar Heikel worked as hellenist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], and historian[9].

Where did Ivar Heikel go to school?

Ivar Heikel was educated at Imperial Alexander University[18].

What awards did Ivar Heikel receive?

Honors received include Karl Emil Tollander Prize[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  4. 5w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Ivar, August
    Place of birth Nykarleby
    Employer Imperial Alexander University
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Writers in Finland 1917–1944
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