Julius Krohn

Finnish folk poetry researcher, professor, poet, hymn writer, translator and journalist (1835–1888)
Person human Q1712767
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Julius Krohn

Summary

Julius Krohn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vyborg[2]. He was born on April 19, 1835[3]. He died in Vyborg[4]. He died on August 28, 1888[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], poet[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Julius Krohn was born in Vyborg[2].
  • Julius Krohn passed away in Vyborg[4].
  • Julius Krohn passed away in Vyborg Bay[12].
  • Julius Krohn was born on April 19, 1835[3].
  • Julius Krohn died on August 28, 1888[5].
  • Burial took place at Vyborg[13].
  • Julius Krohn is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[14].
  • Julius Krohn's father was Leopold Wilhelm Krohn[15].
  • Julius Krohn's mother was Julie Dorothea Dannenberg[16].
  • Among Julius Krohn's spouses was Minna Krohn[17].
  • Julius Krohn was married to Emma Sofia Nyberg[18].
  • A child of Julius Krohn was Ilmari Krohn[19].
  • A child of Julius Krohn was Aino Kallas[20].
  • A child of Julius Krohn was Helmi Krohn[21].
  • A child of Julius Krohn was Kaarle Krohn[22].
  • Julius Krohn held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[23].
  • Julius Krohn held citizenship in Russian Empire[24].
  • German was Julius Krohn's native language[25].
  • Julius Krohn worked as a journalist[6].
  • Julius Krohn worked as a poet[7].
  • Julius Krohn's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Julius Krohn worked as a writer[9].
  • Julius Krohn's professions included translator[10].
  • Julius Krohn's professions included hymnwriter[26].
  • Julius Krohn's field of work was culturology[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FI[29]

  • Began / founded: 1835-04-19[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1888-08-28[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 6c482abe-a067-4504-9bf0-7e33348b9bd6[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Julius Krohn's place of birth was Vyborg[2]. He was born on April 19, 1835[3]. His father was Leopold Wilhelm Krohn[15]. His mother was Julie Dorothea Dannenberg[16]. German was his native language[25].

Education

Julius Krohn was educated at University of Helsinki[33]. His doctoral advisor was Q153159[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], poet[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], translator[10], and hymnwriter[26]. Julius Krohn's field of work was culturology[27]. He was employed by University of Helsinki[35]. He supervised Kaarle Krohn as a doctoral student[36].

Personal Life

Spouses include Minna Krohn[17], a journalist[37], 1841–1917[38], of Finland[39] and Emma Sofia Nyberg[18], 1838–1875[40], of Grand Duchy of Finland[41]. Children include Ilmari Krohn[19], a composer[42], 1867–1960[43], of Russian Empire[44], awarded the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[45], specialised in classical music[46]; Aino Kallas[20], a writer[47], 1878–1956[48], of Finland[49], awarded the Aleksis Kivi Award[50]; Helmi Krohn[21], a writer[51], 1871–1967[52], of Finland[53]; and Kaarle Krohn[22], a writer[54], 1863–1933[55], of Finland[56], awarded the honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[57], specialised in Finnish literature[58]. Julius Krohn's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[59].

Death and Burial

Julius Krohn died on August 28, 1888[5]. Recorded place of death include Vyborg[4], a city or town[60], in Russia[61], founded in 1293[62] and Vyborg Bay[12], a bay[63], in Russia[64]. The cause of death was shipwrecking[65]. Recorded place of burial include Vyborg[13] and Hietaniemi cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Julius Krohn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

His notable doctoral advisees include Kaarle Krohn[68], a writer[69], 1863–1933[70], of Finland[71], awarded the honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[72], specialised in Finnish literature[73].

FAQs

Where was Julius Krohn born?

Julius Krohn was born in Vyborg[2].

Where did Julius Krohn die?

Julius Krohn died in Vyborg[4].

Who were Julius Krohn's parents?

Julius Krohn's father was Leopold Wilhelm Krohn[15]. Julius Krohn's mother was Julie Dorothea Dannenberg[16].

Who was Julius Krohn married to?

Julius Krohn's spouses include Minna Krohn[17] and Emma Sofia Nyberg[18].

What did Julius Krohn do for work?

Julius Krohn worked as journalist[6], poet[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and translator[10].

Where did Julius Krohn go to school?

Julius Krohn was educated at University of Helsinki[33].

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    Educated at University of Helsinki
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