Oscar Dickson

Swedish explorer of the Arctic (1823–1897)
Person human Q640405
Oscar Dickson
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Oscar Dickson

Summary

Oscar Dickson is a human[1]. Born in Gothenburg[2], he… he was born on December 2, 1823[3]. He died in Fågelås parish[4]. He died on June 6, 1897[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6], merchant[7], donor[8], and wholesaler[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Oscar Dickson was born in Gothenburg[2].
  • Oscar Dickson was born in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[11].
  • Oscar Dickson died in Fågelås parish[4].
  • Oscar Dickson was born on December 2, 1823[3].
  • Oscar Dickson died on June 6, 1897[5].
  • Burial took place at Örgryte old cemetery[12].
  • Oscar Dickson's father was James Dickson[13].
  • Oscar Dickson held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Oscar Dickson worked as a businessperson[6].
  • Oscar Dickson's professions included merchant[7].
  • Oscar Dickson's professions included donor[8].
  • Oscar Dickson's professions included wholesaler[9].
  • Oscar Dickson received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[15].
  • Oscar Dickson received the Q129811355[16].
  • Oscar Dickson was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Oscar Dickson was a member of Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[18].
  • Oscar Dickson is recorded as male[19].
  • Oscar Dickson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Oscar Dickson's noble title is recorded as baron[21].
  • Oscar Dickson's Commons category is recorded as Oscar Dickson[22].
  • Oscar Dickson's family name is recorded as Dickson[23].
  • Oscar Dickson's given name is recorded as Oscar[24].
  • Oscar Dickson's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Oscar Dickson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[26].
  • Oscar Dickson's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Gothenburg[2], an urban area in Sweden[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1621[30] and Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[11], a parish of the Church of Sweden[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1619[33]. Oscar Dickson was born on December 2, 1823[3]. His father was James Dickson[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], merchant[7], donor[8], and wholesaler[9].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[15], an award[34], in Sweden[35] and Q129811355[16], an award[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1811[38].

Death and Burial

Oscar Dickson died on June 6, 1897[5]. He died in Fågelås parish[4]. Burial took place at Örgryte old cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Oscar Dickson include Dikson[39], a work settlement of Russia[40], in Russia[41], founded in 1915[42]; Dikson Island[43], an island[44], in Russia[45]; Dicksonfjorden[46], a fjord[47], in Norway[48]; Dickson Glacier[49], a glacier[50], in Chile[51]; Dickson Land[52], an area[53], in Norway[54]; and Dickson Lake[55], a lake[56], in Argentina[57].

Why It Matters

Oscar Dickson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Dikson[39], a work settlement of Russia[40], in Russia[41], founded in 1915[42]; Dikson Island[43], an island[44], in Russia[45]; Dicksonfjorden[46], a fjord[47], in Norway[48]; Dickson Glacier[49], a glacier[50], in Chile[51]; Dickson Land[52], an area[53], in Norway[54]; and Dickson Lake[55], a lake[56], in Argentina[57].

FAQs

Where was Oscar Dickson born?

Born in Gothenburg[2], Oscar Dickson…

Where did Oscar Dickson die?

Oscar Dickson died in Fågelås parish[4].

Who were Oscar Dickson's parents?

Oscar Dickson's father was James Dickson[13].

What did Oscar Dickson do for work?

Oscar Dickson worked as businessperson[6], merchant[7], donor[8], and wholesaler[9].

What awards did Oscar Dickson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[15] and Q129811355[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation businessperson, merchant, donor +1
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    Occupation businessperson, merchant, donor +1
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