Kaarle Krohn

Finnish folklorist (1863–1933)
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Kaarle Krohn

Summary

Kaarle Krohn is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], he… he was born on +1863-05-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Sammatti[4]. He died on +1933-07-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], university teacher[7], literary scholar[8], folklorist[9], and man of letters[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Kaarle Krohn's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
  • Kaarle Krohn died in Sammatti[4].
  • Kaarle Krohn was born on +1863-05-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Kaarle Krohn died on +1933-07-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Kaarle Krohn is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[12].
  • Kaarle Krohn's father was Julius Krohn[13].
  • Kaarle Krohn's mother was Emma Sofia Nyberg[14].
  • A child of Kaarle Krohn was Väinö Krohn[15].
  • Kaarle Krohn held citizenship in Finland[16].
  • Kaarle Krohn held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[17].
  • Kaarle Krohn held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Finnish was Kaarle Krohn's native language[19].
  • Kaarle Krohn's professions included writer[6].
  • Kaarle Krohn's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Kaarle Krohn worked as a literary scholar[8].
  • Kaarle Krohn worked as a folklorist[9].
  • Kaarle Krohn's professions included man of letters[10].
  • Kaarle Krohn's field of work was Finnish literature[20].
  • Kaarle Krohn's field of work was folk poetry[21].
  • Kaarle Krohn's field of work was folkloristics[22].
  • Kaarle Krohn was employed by University of Tartu[23].
  • Kaarle Krohn was educated at University of Helsinki[24].
  • Kaarle Krohn's doctoral advisor was Julius Krohn[25].
  • Kaarle Krohn received the honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[26].
  • Kaarle Krohn received the honorary doctor of the University of Tartu[27].

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Origins and Family

Kaarle Krohn was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on +1863-05-10T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Julius Krohn[13]. His mother was Emma Sofia Nyberg[14]. Finnish was his native language[19].

Education

Kaarle Krohn was educated at University of Helsinki[24]. His doctoral advisor was Julius Krohn[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], university teacher[7], literary scholar[8], folklorist[9], and man of letters[10]. Fields of work include Finnish literature[20], a sub-set of literature[28], in Finland[29]; folk poetry[21], a literary genre[30]; and folkloristics[22], a branch of anthropology[31]. Kaarle Krohn was employed by University of Tartu[23]. He supervised Martti Haavio as a doctoral student[32].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[26], an award[33], in Denmark[34]; honorary doctor of the University of Tartu[27], an award[35], in Estonia[36]; and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[37], a grade of an order[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1919[40].

Personal Life

A child of Kaarle Krohn was Väinö Krohn[15].

Death and Burial

Kaarle Krohn died on +1933-07-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Sammatti[4]. Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Kaarle Krohn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,290 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 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Kaarle Krohn born?

Kaarle Krohn's place of birth was Helsinki[2].

Where did Kaarle Krohn die?

Kaarle Krohn passed away in Sammatti[4].

Who were Kaarle Krohn's parents?

Kaarle Krohn's father was Julius Krohn[13]. Kaarle Krohn's mother was Emma Sofia Nyberg[14].

What did Kaarle Krohn do for work?

Kaarle Krohn worked as writer[6], university teacher[7], literary scholar[8], folklorist[9], and man of letters[10].

Where did Kaarle Krohn go to school?

Kaarle Krohn was educated at University of Helsinki[24].

What awards did Kaarle Krohn receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[26], honorary doctor of the University of Tartu[27], and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[37].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [37] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [32] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . 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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [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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