Karl Staaff

Swedish 20th century prime minister (1860-1915)
Person human Q53292
Karl Staaff
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Karl Staaff

Summary

Karl Staaff is a human[1]. He was born in Klara Church Parish[2]. He was born on January 21, 1860[3]. He passed away in Engelbrekt church parish[4]. He died on October 4, 1915[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and advokat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Karl Staaff's place of birth was Klara Church Parish[2].
  • Karl Staaff passed away in Engelbrekt church parish[4].
  • Karl Staaff was born on January 21, 1860[3].
  • Karl Staaff died on October 4, 1915[5].
  • Burial took place at Q252312[9].
  • Karl Staaff's father was Albert Staaff[10].
  • Karl Staaff's mother was Fredrica Wilhelmina Staaff[11].
  • Karl Staaff held citizenship in Sweden[12].
  • Karl Staaff's professions included politician[6].
  • Karl Staaff's professions included advokat[7].
  • Karl Staaff held the position of Prime Minister of Sweden[13].
  • Karl Staaff held the position of Prime Minister of Sweden[14].
  • Karl Staaff held the position of Minister for Justice[15].
  • Karl Staaff held the position of member of the Second Chamber[16].
  • Karl Staaff held the position of party leader[17].
  • Karl Staaff held the position of vice speaker of the Second Chamber[18].
  • Karl Staaff was educated at Uppsala University[19].
  • Karl Staaff is recorded as male[20].
  • Karl Staaff's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Karl Staaff was affiliated with the Folkpartiet (1895–1900)[22].
  • Karl Staaff was affiliated with the Free-minded National Association[23].
  • Karl Staaff's Commons category is recorded as Karl Staaff[24].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[25].
  • The cause of death was arteriosclerosis[26].
  • The cause of death was stomatitis[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Klara Church Parish[2], Karl Staaff… he was born on January 21, 1860[3]. His father was Albert Staaff[10]. His mother was Fredrica Wilhelmina Staaff[11].

Education

Karl Staaff was educated at Uppsala University[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and advokat[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Sweden[13], a public office[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1876[30]; Minister for Justice[15], a public office[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1876[33]; member of the Second Chamber[16], a member of the parliament of Sweden[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1867[36]; party leader[17], a position[37]; and vice speaker of the Second Chamber[18], a public office[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1867[40].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Folkpartiet (1895–1900)[22], a political party[41], in Sweden[42], founded in 1895[43] and Free-minded National Association[23], a political party[44], in Sweden[45], founded in 1900[46].

Death and Burial

Karl Staaff died on October 4, 1915[5]. He died in Engelbrekt church parish[4]. Recorded cause of death include pneumonia[25], arteriosclerosis[26], and stomatitis[27]. Burial took place at Q252312[9].

Why It Matters

Karl Staaff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Karl Staaff born?

Karl Staaff was born in Klara Church Parish[2].

Where did Karl Staaff die?

Karl Staaff died in Engelbrekt church parish[4].

Who were Karl Staaff's parents?

Karl Staaff's father was Albert Staaff[10]. Karl Staaff's mother was Fredrica Wilhelmina Staaff[11].

What did Karl Staaff do for work?

Karl Staaff worked as politician[6] and advokat[7].

Where did Karl Staaff go to school?

Karl Staaff was educated at Uppsala University[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . burial register. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . kulturgravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Issue 33 (2007-2011). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . 1900 Sweden Census. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . burial register. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . burial register. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . burial register. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . burial register. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: 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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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