Jón Sigurðsson

leader of the 19th-century Icelandic independence movement (1811-1879)
Person human Q321275
Jón Sigurðsson
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Jón Sigurðsson

Summary

Jón Sigurðsson is a human[1]. He was born in Hrafnseyri[2]. He was born on June 17, 1811[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on December 7, 1879[5]. He worked as a politician[6], philologist[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jón Sigurðsson was born in Hrafnseyri[2].
  • Jón Sigurðsson died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Jón Sigurðsson was born on June 17, 1811[3].
  • Jón Sigurðsson died on December 7, 1879[5].
  • Jón Sigurðsson is buried at Holavallagarður[10].
  • Jón Sigurðsson held citizenship in Iceland[11].
  • Jón Sigurðsson's professions included politician[6].
  • Jón Sigurðsson's professions included philologist[7].
  • Jón Sigurðsson worked as a historian[8].
  • Jón Sigurðsson held the position of Member of the Althing[12].
  • Jón Sigurðsson held the position of member of the Danish Constituent Assembly[13].
  • Jón Sigurðsson's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[14].
  • Jón Sigurðsson was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[15].
  • Jón Sigurðsson is recorded as male[16].
  • Jón Sigurðsson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jón Sigurðsson's Commons category is recorded as Jón Sigurðsson[18].
  • Jón Sigurðsson's given name is recorded as Jón[19].
  • Jón Sigurðsson's work location is recorded as Iceland[20].
  • Jón Sigurðsson's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Jón Sigurðsson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • Jón Sigurðsson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Icelandic[23].
  • Jón Sigurðsson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'is', 'text': 'Jón Sigurðsson'}[24].

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Origins and Family

Jón Sigurðsson was born in Hrafnseyri[2]. He was born on June 17, 1811[3].

Education

Jón Sigurðsson's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], philologist[7], and historian[8]. Positions held include Member of the Althing[12] and member of the Danish Constituent Assembly[13].

Death and Burial

Jón Sigurðsson died on December 7, 1879[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Holavallagarður[10].

Why It Matters

Jón Sigurðsson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Jón Sigurðsson born?

Jón Sigurðsson was born in Hrafnseyri[2].

Where did Jón Sigurðsson die?

Jón Sigurðsson passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Jón Sigurðsson do for work?

Jón Sigurðsson worked as politician[6], philologist[7], and historian[8].

Where did Jón Sigurðsson go to school?

Jón Sigurðsson was educated at University of Copenhagen[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q112254685. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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