Karl Selter

Estonian politician (1898–1958)
Person human Q1733006
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Karl Selter

Summary

Karl Selter is a human[1]. He was born in Kapu Rural Municipality[2]. He was born on June 24, 1898[3]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He died on January 31, 1958[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], sportsperson[8], lawyer[9], and military personnel[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karl Selter was born in Kapu Rural Municipality[2].
  • Karl Selter passed away in Geneva[4].
  • Karl Selter was born on June 24, 1898[3].
  • Karl Selter died on January 31, 1958[5].
  • Karl Selter held citizenship in Estonia[12].
  • Karl Selter worked as a politician[6].
  • Karl Selter's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Karl Selter's professions included sportsperson[8].
  • Karl Selter's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Karl Selter's professions included military personnel[10].
  • Karl Selter held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[13].
  • Karl Selter was educated at University of Tartu[14].
  • Karl Selter was educated at Tallinn Night Gymnasium[15].
  • Karl Selter was educated at Jakob Westholm Gymnasium[16].
  • Karl Selter received the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17].
  • Karl Selter received the Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[18].
  • Karl Selter received the 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[19].
  • Karl Selter received the Estonian Red Cross Order Second Class[20].
  • Karl Selter was a member of Corporation Vironia[21].
  • Karl Selter is recorded as male[22].
  • Karl Selter's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Karl Selter was affiliated with the Patriotic League[24].
  • Karl Selter's Commons category is recorded as Karl Selter[25].
  • Karl Selter's family name is recorded as Selter[26].
  • Karl Selter's given name is recorded as Karl[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Selter's place of birth was Kapu Rural Municipality[2]. He was born on June 24, 1898[3].

Education

Educated at University of Tartu[14], a public university[28], in Estonia[29], founded in 1918[30], headquartered in Tartu[31]; Tallinn Night Gymnasium[15], a school[32], in Estonia[33]; and Jakob Westholm Gymnasium[16], a general education school[34], in Estonia[35], founded in 1898[36], headquartered in Tallinn[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], sportsperson[8], lawyer[9], and military personnel[10]. Karl Selter held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], an order[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1919[40]; Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[18], a grade of an order[41], in Latvia[42], founded in 1924[43]; 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[19], a grade of an order[44], in Estonia[45]; and Estonian Red Cross Order Second Class[20].

Personal Life

Karl Selter was affiliated with the Patriotic League[24].

Death and Burial

Karl Selter died on January 31, 1958[5]. He died in Geneva[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Selter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46]

FAQs

Where was Karl Selter born?

Born in Kapu Rural Municipality[2], Karl Selter…

Where did Karl Selter die?

Karl Selter died in Geneva[4].

What did Karl Selter do for work?

Karl Selter worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], sportsperson[8], lawyer[9], and military personnel[10].

Where did Karl Selter go to school?

Karl Selter was educated at University of Tartu[14], Tallinn Night Gymnasium[15], and Jakob Westholm Gymnasium[16].

What awards did Karl Selter receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[18], 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[19], and Estonian Red Cross Order Second Class[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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