Madis Kõiv

Estonian writer, philosopher and physicist (1929–2014)
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Madis Kõiv

Summary

Madis Kõiv is a human[1]. Born in Tartu[2], he… he was born on December 5, 1929[3]. He passed away in Tallinn[4]. He died on September 24, 2014[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], and physicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Madis Kõiv was born in Tartu[2].
  • Madis Kõiv passed away in Tallinn[4].
  • Madis Kõiv was born on December 5, 1929[3].
  • Madis Kõiv died on September 24, 2014[5].
  • Burial took place at Maarja Cemetery[10].
  • Madis Kõiv held citizenship in Estonia[11].
  • Madis Kõiv held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Madis Kõiv worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Madis Kõiv's professions included writer[7].
  • Madis Kõiv's professions included physicist[8].
  • Madis Kõiv was employed by Tallinn University of Technology[13].
  • Madis Kõiv's education included a stint at University of Tartu[14].
  • Madis Kõiv received the honorary citizen of Tartu[15].
  • Madis Kõiv is recorded as male[16].
  • Madis Kõiv's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Madis Kõiv's family name is recorded as Kõiv[18].
  • Madis Kõiv's given name is recorded as Madis[19].
  • Madis Kõiv's pseudonym is recorded as Jaanus Andreus Nooremb[20].
  • Madis Kõiv's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Estonian[21].
  • Madis Kõiv's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Võro[22].
  • Madis Kõiv's start of work period is recorded as 1953[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Madis Kõiv's place of birth was Tartu[2]. He was born on December 5, 1929[3].

Education

Madis Kõiv's education included a stint at University of Tartu[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], and physicist[8]. Among Madis Kõiv's employers was Tallinn University of Technology[13].

Recognition

Madis Kõiv received the honorary citizen of Tartu[15].

Death and Burial

Madis Kõiv died on September 24, 2014[5]. He passed away in Tallinn[4]. Burial took place at Maarja Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Madis Kõiv ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

FAQs

Where was Madis Kõiv born?

Madis Kõiv's place of birth was Tartu[2].

Where did Madis Kõiv die?

Madis Kõiv passed away in Tallinn[4].

What did Madis Kõiv do for work?

Madis Kõiv worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], and physicist[8].

Where did Madis Kõiv go to school?

Madis Kõiv was educated at University of Tartu[14].

What awards did Madis Kõiv receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Tartu[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . tartu.ee. tartu.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Estonian biographical database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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