Johannes Gabriel Granö

Finnish geographer (1882-1956)
Person human Q3736180
Johannes Gabriel Granö
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Johannes Gabriel Granö

Summary

Johannes Gabriel Granö is a human[1]. Born in Lapua[2], he… he was born on March 14, 1882[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on February 23, 1956[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], university teacher[7], geologist[8], photographer[9], and explorer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Gabriel Granö was born in Lapua[2].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö was born on March 14, 1882[3].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö died on February 23, 1956[5].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[12].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö's father was Johannes Granö[13].
  • A child of Johannes Gabriel Granö was Olavi Granö[14].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö held citizenship in Finland[15].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[16].
  • Finnish was Johannes Gabriel Granö's native language[17].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö's professions included geographer[6].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö's professions included geologist[8].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö's professions included photographer[9].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö worked as an explorer[10].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö's field of work was geography[18].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö held the position of rector[19].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö was employed by University of Tartu[20].
  • Among Johannes Gabriel Granö's employers was University of Helsinki[21].
  • Among Johannes Gabriel Granö's employers was University of Turku[22].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Johannes Gabriel Granö is Q7165311[24].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö received the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[25].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö is recorded as male[26].
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Gabriel Granö's place of birth was Lapua[2]. He was born on March 14, 1882[3]. His father was Johannes Granö[13]. Finnish was his native language[17].

Education

Johannes Gabriel Granö was educated at University of Helsinki[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], university teacher[7], geologist[8], photographer[9], and explorer[10]. Johannes Gabriel Granö's field of work was geography[18]. Employers include University of Tartu[20], a public university[28], in Estonia[29], founded in 1918[30], headquartered in Tartu[31]; University of Helsinki[21], a public university[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1640[34], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[35]; and University of Turku[22], a public university[36], in Finland[37], founded in 1920[38]. He held the position of rector[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Johannes Gabriel Granö is Q7165311[24]. Things named for him include 1451 Granö[39], an asteroid[40].

Recognition

Johannes Gabriel Granö received the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[25].

Personal Life

A child of Johannes Gabriel Granö was Olavi Granö[14].

Death and Burial

Johannes Gabriel Granö died on February 23, 1956[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Johannes Gabriel Granö ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include 1451 Granö[39], an asteroid[40].

FAQs

Where was Johannes Gabriel Granö born?

Johannes Gabriel Granö's place of birth was Lapua[2].

Where did Johannes Gabriel Granö die?

Johannes Gabriel Granö passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Johannes Gabriel Granö's parents?

Johannes Gabriel Granö's father was Johannes Granö[13].

What did Johannes Gabriel Granö do for work?

Johannes Gabriel Granö worked as geographer[6], university teacher[7], geologist[8], photographer[9], and explorer[10].

Where did Johannes Gabriel Granö go to school?

Johannes Gabriel Granö was educated at University of Helsinki[23].

What awards did Johannes Gabriel Granö receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[25].

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  12. [17] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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