Johan Erik Rydqvist

Swedish translator and librarian
Person human Q6085718
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Johan Erik Rydqvist

Summary

Johan Erik Rydqvist is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gothenburg[2]. He was born on October 20, 1800[3]. He passed away in Klara Church Parish[4]. He died on December 17, 1877[5]. He worked as a translator[6], librarian[7], and linguist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johan Erik Rydqvist's place of birth was Gothenburg[2].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist was born in Göteborgs garnisonsförsamling[10].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist passed away in Klara Church Parish[4].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist was born on October 20, 1800[3].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist was born on 1800[11].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist died on December 17, 1877[5].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist died on 1877[12].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist is buried at Q252312[13].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist worked as a translator[6].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist worked as a librarian[7].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist's professions included linguist[8].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist held the position of seat 5 of the Swedish Academy[15].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist held the position of royal librarian[16].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist's education included a stint at Uppsala University[17].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist received the Lundblad prize[18].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist was a member of Swedish Academy[19].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[21].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist is recorded as male[22].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist's Commons category is recorded as Johan Erik Rydqvist[24].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist's family name is recorded as Rydqvist[25].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist's given name is recorded as Johan Erik[26].
  • Johan Erik Rydqvist's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Gothenburg[2], an urban area in Sweden[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1621[30] and Göteborgs garnisonsförsamling[10], a parish of the Church of Sweden[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1680[33]. Recorded date of birth include October 20, 1800[3] and 1800[11].

Education

Johan Erik Rydqvist was educated at Uppsala University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], librarian[7], and linguist[8]. Positions held include seat 5 of the Swedish Academy[15] and royal librarian[16], a position[34].

Recognition

Johan Erik Rydqvist received the Lundblad prize[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 17, 1877[5] and 1877[12]. Johan Erik Rydqvist passed away in Klara Church Parish[4]. He is buried at Q252312[13].

Why It Matters

Johan Erik Rydqvist ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Johan Erik Rydqvist born?

Born in Gothenburg[2], Johan Erik Rydqvist…

Where did Johan Erik Rydqvist die?

Johan Erik Rydqvist died in Klara Church Parish[4].

What did Johan Erik Rydqvist do for work?

Johan Erik Rydqvist worked as translator[6], librarian[7], and linguist[8].

Where did Johan Erik Rydqvist go to school?

Johan Erik Rydqvist was educated at Uppsala University[17].

What awards did Johan Erik Rydqvist receive?

Honors received include Lundblad prize[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . burial register. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of Swedish National Biography, Johan Erik Rydqvists självbiografi, Swedish Literature Bank +2
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Uppsala University
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    Significant person Per Daniel Amadeus Atterbom, Christian Eric Fahlcrantz
    Instance of human
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