Knut Tallqvist

Finnish professor of oriental literature and assyriologist
Person human Q6203467
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Knut Tallqvist

Summary

Knut Tallqvist is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kirkkonummi[2]. He was born on March 16, 1865[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on August 16, 1949[5]. He worked as a philologist[6] and assyriologist[7].

Key Facts

  • Knut Tallqvist's place of birth was Kirkkonummi[2].
  • Knut Tallqvist passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Knut Tallqvist was born on March 16, 1865[3].
  • Knut Tallqvist died on August 16, 1949[5].
  • Among Knut Tallqvist's spouses was Irene Bäckström[8].
  • A child of Knut Tallqvist was Cid Erik Tallqvist[9].
  • Knut Tallqvist held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Knut Tallqvist held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
  • Swedish was Knut Tallqvist's native language[12].
  • Knut Tallqvist's professions included philologist[6].
  • Knut Tallqvist worked as an assyriologist[7].
  • Among Knut Tallqvist's employers was University of Helsinki[13].
  • Knut Tallqvist was a member of Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters[14].
  • Knut Tallqvist was a member of Federation of Finnish Learned Societies[15].
  • Knut Tallqvist was a member of Finnish Oriental Society[16].
  • Knut Tallqvist was a member of Finno-Ugrian Society[17].
  • Knut Tallqvist is recorded as male[18].
  • Knut Tallqvist's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Knut Tallqvist's family name is recorded as Tallqvist[20].
  • Knut Tallqvist's given name is recorded as Knut[21].
  • Knut Tallqvist's work location is recorded as Helsinki[22].
  • Knut Tallqvist's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[23].
  • Knut Tallqvist's described by source is recorded as Writers in Finland 1809–1916[24].
  • Knut Tallqvist's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[25].
  • Knut Tallqvist's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kirkkonummi[2], Knut Tallqvist… he was born on March 16, 1865[3]. Swedish was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6] and assyriologist[7]. Knut Tallqvist was employed by University of Helsinki[13].

Personal Life

Knut Tallqvist was married to Irene Bäckström[8]. A child of him was Cid Erik Tallqvist[9].

Death and Burial

Knut Tallqvist died on August 16, 1949[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

FAQs

Where was Knut Tallqvist born?

Knut Tallqvist was born in Kirkkonummi[2].

Where did Knut Tallqvist die?

Knut Tallqvist passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who was Knut Tallqvist married to?

Knut Tallqvist's spouses include Irene Bäckström[8].

What did Knut Tallqvist do for work?

Knut Tallqvist worked as philologist[6] and assyriologist[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 4w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of death Helsinki
    National library of israel j9u id 987007301979205171
    Kbr person id 14586794
    Child Cid Erik Tallqvist
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