Matthias Castrén

Finnish priest and biologist (1764–1845)
Person human Q20257416
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Matthias Castrén

Summary

Matthias Castrén is a human[1]. He was born on +1764-05-29T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1845-05-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a priest[4].

Key Facts

  • Matthias Castrén was born on +1764-05-29T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Matthias Castrén died on +1845-05-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Matthias Castrén's father was Eric Castrén[5].
  • Matthias Castrén held citizenship in Finland[6].
  • Matthias Castrén worked as a priest[4].
  • Matthias Castrén received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[7].
  • Matthias Castrén received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[8].
  • Matthias Castrén received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with crown[9].
  • Matthias Castrén is recorded as male[10].
  • Matthias Castrén's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Matthias Castrén's ISNI is recorded as 0000000484539678[12].
  • Matthias Castrén's family name is recorded as Castrén[13].
  • Matthias Castrén's given name is recorded as Matthias[14].
  • Matthias Castrén's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[15].
  • Matthias Castrén's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[16].
  • Matthias Castrén's different from is recorded as Matthias Alexander Castrén[17].
  • Matthias Castrén's different from is recorded as Matthias Castreen[18].
  • Matthias Castrén's Kansallisbiografia ID is recorded as 5497[19].
  • Matthias Castrén's Google Knowledge Graph ID is recorded as /g/1q6fjz1zq[20].
  • Matthias Castrén's Dictionary of Swedish National Biography ID is recorded as 16496[21].
  • Matthias Castrén's student register of the University of Helsinki ID is recorded as 9816[22].
  • Matthias Castrén's KANTO ID is recorded as 000093935[23].
  • Matthias Castrén's BiographySampo person ID is recorded as p1821[24].

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Origins and Family

Matthias Castrén was born on +1764-05-29T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Eric Castrén[5].

Career and Affiliations

Matthias Castrén's professions included priest[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[7], a grade of an order[25], in Russian Empire[26]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[8], a grade of an order[27], in Russian Empire[28]; and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with crown[9], a grade of an order[29], in Russian Empire[30].

Death and Burial

Matthias Castrén died on +1845-05-15T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Matthias Castrén's parents?

Matthias Castrén's father was Eric Castrén[5].

What did Matthias Castrén do for work?

Matthias Castrén worked as priest[4].

What awards did Matthias Castrén receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[7], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[8], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with crown[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . kansallisbiografia.fi. Retrieved . kansallisbiografia.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . kansallisbiografia.fi. Retrieved . kansallisbiografia.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . kansallisbiografia.fi. Retrieved . kansallisbiografia.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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