Kristján Eldjárn

Icelandic politician, 3rd President of Iceland (1916-1982)
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Kristján Eldjárn
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Kristján Eldjárn

Summary

Kristján Eldjárn is a human[1]. Born in Tjörn í Svarfaðardal[2], he… he was born on +1916-12-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Cleveland[4]. He died on +1982-09-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a curator[6], anthropologist[7], politician[8], and archaeologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Kristján Eldjárn's place of birth was Tjörn í Svarfaðardal[2].
  • Kristján Eldjárn died in Cleveland[4].
  • Kristján Eldjárn was born on +1916-12-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Kristján Eldjárn died on +1982-09-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Kristján Eldjárn is buried at Fossvogur up cemetery[11].
  • Kristján Eldjárn's father was Þórarinn Kr. Eldjárn[12].
  • Kristján Eldjárn was married to Halldóra Eldjárn[13].
  • A child of Kristján Eldjárn was Þórarinn Eldjárn[14].
  • A child of Kristján Eldjárn was Sigrún Eldjárn[15].
  • Kristján Eldjárn held citizenship in Iceland[16].
  • Kristján Eldjárn worked as a curator[6].
  • Kristján Eldjárn worked as an anthropologist[7].
  • Kristján Eldjárn worked as a politician[8].
  • Kristján Eldjárn worked as an archaeologist[9].
  • Kristján Eldjárn held the position of President of Iceland[17].
  • Kristján Eldjárn was employed by University of Iceland[18].
  • Kristján Eldjárn's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[19].
  • Kristján Eldjárn's education included a stint at University of Iceland[20].
  • Kristján Eldjárn received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[21].
  • Kristján Eldjárn received the Order of the Falcon[22].
  • Kristján Eldjárn received the Order of St. Olav[23].
  • Kristján Eldjárn received the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24].
  • Kristján Eldjárn received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[25].
  • Kristján Eldjárn was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[26].
  • Kristján Eldjárn's image is recorded as Kristján Eldjárn (1982).jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tjörn í Svarfaðardal[2], Kristján Eldjárn… he was born on +1916-12-06T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Þórarinn Kr. Eldjárn[12].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[19], a public research university[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1479[30] and University of Iceland[20], a public university[31], in Iceland[32], founded in 1911[33], headquartered in Reykjavík[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include curator[6], anthropologist[7], politician[8], and archaeologist[9]. Among Kristján Eldjárn's employers was University of Iceland[18]. He held the position of President of Iceland[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[21], an order[35], in Sweden[36], founded in 1748[37]; Order of the Falcon[22], an order[38], in Iceland[39], founded in 1921[40]; Order of St. Olav[23], an order of chivalry[41], in Norway[42], founded in 1847[43]; Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24], a grade of an order[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1919[46]; and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[25], a grade of an order[47], in Denmark[48].

Personal Life

Among Kristján Eldjárn's spouses was Halldóra Eldjárn[13]. Children include Þórarinn Eldjárn[14], a poet[49], b. 1949[50], of Iceland[51] and Sigrún Eldjárn[15], a writer[52], b. 1954[53], of Iceland[54]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[55].

Death and Burial

Kristján Eldjárn died on +1982-09-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Cleveland[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[56]. He is buried at Fossvogur up cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Kristján Eldjárn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Kristján Eldjárn born?

Kristján Eldjárn's place of birth was Tjörn í Svarfaðardal[2].

Where did Kristján Eldjárn die?

Kristján Eldjárn passed away in Cleveland[4].

Who were Kristján Eldjárn's parents?

Kristján Eldjárn's father was Þórarinn Kr. Eldjárn[12].

Who was Kristján Eldjárn married to?

Kristján Eldjárn's spouses include Halldóra Eldjárn[13].

What did Kristján Eldjárn do for work?

Kristján Eldjárn worked as curator[6], anthropologist[7], politician[8], and archaeologist[9].

Where did Kristján Eldjárn go to school?

Kristján Eldjárn was educated at University of Copenhagen[19] and University of Iceland[20].

What awards did Kristján Eldjárn receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[21], Order of the Falcon[22], Order of St. Olav[23], and Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24].

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  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  11. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [55] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . The orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. wikidata.org.
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  25. [56] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  27. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities
    Educated at University of Copenhagen, University of Iceland
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