Olof Werling Melin

Swedish colonel, creator of Melin Shorthand (1861–1940)
Person human Q4355417
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Olof Werling Melin

Summary

Olof Werling Melin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Göteborgs Kristine församling[2]. He was born on August 3, 1861[3]. He died in Stockholm City[4]. He died on January 15, 1940[5]. He worked as a stenographer[6] and military personnel[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Göteborgs Kristine församling[2], Olof Werling Melin…
  • Olof Werling Melin passed away in Stockholm City[4].
  • Olof Werling Melin was born on August 3, 1861[3].
  • Olof Werling Melin died on January 15, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Q252312[9].
  • Olof Werling Melin's father was Olof Melin[10].
  • Olof Werling Melin held citizenship in Sweden[11].
  • Olof Werling Melin worked as a stenographer[6].
  • Olof Werling Melin's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Olof Werling Melin is recorded as male[12].
  • Olof Werling Melin's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Olof Werling Melin's family name is recorded as Melin[14].
  • Olof Werling Melin's given name is recorded as Olof[15].
  • Olof Werling Melin's significant event is recorded as invention[16].
  • Olof Werling Melin's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[17].
  • Olof Werling Melin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[18].
  • Olof Werling Melin's date of burial or cremation is recorded as August 11, 1942[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Göteborgs Kristine församling[2], Olof Werling Melin… he was born on August 3, 1861[3]. His father was Olof Melin[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stenographer[6] and military personnel[7].

Death and Burial

Olof Werling Melin died on January 15, 1940[5]. He passed away in Stockholm City[4]. He is buried at Q252312[9].

Why It Matters

Olof Werling Melin has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Olof Werling Melin born?

Olof Werling Melin was born in Göteborgs Kristine församling[2].

Where did Olof Werling Melin die?

Olof Werling Melin died in Stockholm City[4].

Who were Olof Werling Melin's parents?

Olof Werling Melin's father was Olof Melin[10].

What did Olof Werling Melin do for work?

Olof Werling Melin worked as stenographer[6] and military personnel[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . stenografi.nu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation stenographer, military personnel
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Olof
    Described by source Dictionary of Swedish National Biography
    Significant event invention
    Occupation stenographer, military personnel
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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