Leo Mechelin

Finland Swedish politician and academic (1839–1914)
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Leo Mechelin
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Leo Mechelin

Summary

Leo Mechelin is a human[1]. Born in Hamina[2], he… he was born on +1839-11-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on +1914-01-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], entrepreneur[7], and banker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Leo Mechelin was born in Hamina[2].
  • Leo Mechelin passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Leo Mechelin was born on +1839-11-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Leo Mechelin died on +1914-01-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Leo Mechelin is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].
  • Among Leo Mechelin's spouses was Alexandra Lindroos[11].
  • A child of Leo Mechelin was Cely Mechelin[12].
  • Leo Mechelin held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
  • Swedish was Leo Mechelin's native language[14].
  • Leo Mechelin's professions included politician[6].
  • Leo Mechelin's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Leo Mechelin's professions included banker[8].
  • Leo Mechelin held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[15].
  • Among Leo Mechelin's employers was University of Helsinki[16].
  • Leo Mechelin's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[17].
  • Leo Mechelin received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18].
  • Leo Mechelin received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[19].
  • Leo Mechelin received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[20].
  • Leo Mechelin received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[21].
  • Leo Mechelin received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[22].
  • Leo Mechelin was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Leo Mechelin was a member of Kagal[24].
  • Leo Mechelin's image is recorded as Leo Mechelin (cropped).png[25].
  • Leo Mechelin is recorded as male[26].
  • Leo Mechelin's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Leo Mechelin's place of birth was Hamina[2]. He was born on +1839-11-24T00:00:00Z[3]. Swedish was his native language[14].

Education

Leo Mechelin was educated at University of Helsinki[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], entrepreneur[7], and banker[8]. Leo Mechelin was employed by University of Helsinki[16]. He held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18], a grade of an order[28], in Spain[29]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[19], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[20], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[21], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[22], a grade of an order[36], in Sweden[37].

Personal Life

Among Leo Mechelin's spouses was Alexandra Lindroos[11]. A child of him was Cely Mechelin[12]. He was affiliated with the Swedish People's Party of Finland[38].

Death and Burial

Leo Mechelin died on +1914-01-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Leo Mechelin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Leo Mechelin born?

Born in Hamina[2], Leo Mechelin…

Where did Leo Mechelin die?

Leo Mechelin died in Helsinki[4].

Who was Leo Mechelin married to?

Leo Mechelin's spouses include Alexandra Lindroos[11].

What did Leo Mechelin do for work?

Leo Mechelin worked as politician[6], entrepreneur[7], and banker[8].

Where did Leo Mechelin go to school?

Leo Mechelin was educated at University of Helsinki[17].

What awards did Leo Mechelin receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[19], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[20], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [25] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [38] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Finnish MP database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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