Karl Collan

Finnish librarian, author, translator and composer (1828–1871)
Person human Q1730669
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Karl Collan

Summary

Karl Collan is a human[1]. Born in Iisalmi[2], he… he was born on January 3, 1828[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on September 12, 1871[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], translator[7], writer[8], and composer[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Karl Collan was born in Iisalmi[2].
  • Karl Collan passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Karl Collan was born on January 3, 1828[3].
  • Karl Collan died on September 12, 1871[5].
  • Karl Collan was married to Maria Collan[11].
  • Karl Collan held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Swedish was Karl Collan's native language[13].
  • Karl Collan's professions included librarian[6].
  • Karl Collan's professions included translator[7].
  • Karl Collan worked as a writer[8].
  • Karl Collan's professions included composer[9].
  • Among Karl Collan's employers was University of Helsinki[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl Collan is Sylvias hälsning från Sicilien[15].
  • Karl Collan is recorded as male[16].
  • Karl Collan's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Karl Collan's Commons category is recorded as Karl Collan[18].
  • The cause of death was cholera[19].
  • Karl Collan's family name is recorded as Collan[20].
  • Karl Collan's given name is recorded as Karl[21].
  • Karl Collan's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Karl Collan[22].
  • Karl Collan's work location is recorded as Helsinki[23].
  • Karl Collan's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Karl Collan's described by source is recorded as Writers in Finland 1809–1916[25].
  • Karl Collan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[26].
  • Karl Collan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Collan's place of birth was Iisalmi[2]. He was born on January 3, 1828[3]. Swedish was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], translator[7], writer[8], and composer[9]. Among Karl Collan's employers was University of Helsinki[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Karl Collan is Sylvias hälsning från Sicilien[15].

Personal Life

Among Karl Collan's spouses was Maria Collan[11].

Death and Burial

Karl Collan died on September 12, 1871[5]. He died in Helsinki[4]. The cause of death was cholera[19].

Why It Matters

Karl Collan is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Karl Collan born?

Karl Collan was born in Iisalmi[2].

Where did Karl Collan die?

Karl Collan passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who was Karl Collan married to?

Karl Collan's spouses include Maria Collan[11].

What did Karl Collan do for work?

Karl Collan worked as librarian[6], translator[7], writer[8], and composer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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