Oskar Kallas

Estonian linguist, folklorist, politician and diplomat (1868-1946)
Person human Q672301
Oskar Kallas
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Oskar Kallas

Summary

Oskar Kallas is a human[1]. Born in Kaarma-Kirikuküla[2], he… he was born on October 25, 1868[3]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He died on January 26, 1946[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], folklorist[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Oskar Kallas's place of birth was Kaarma-Kirikuküla[2].
  • Oskar Kallas's place of birth was Kaarma parish[12].
  • Oskar Kallas died in Stockholm[4].
  • Oskar Kallas was born on October 25, 1868[3].
  • Oskar Kallas died on January 26, 1946[5].
  • Among Oskar Kallas's spouses was Aino Kallas[13].
  • A child of Oskar Kallas was Sulev Kallas[14].
  • Oskar Kallas held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Oskar Kallas held citizenship in Estonia[16].
  • Oskar Kallas held citizenship in Sweden[17].
  • Oskar Kallas worked as a linguist[6].
  • Oskar Kallas's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Oskar Kallas worked as a journalist[8].
  • Oskar Kallas worked as a folklorist[9].
  • Oskar Kallas worked as a politician[10].
  • Oskar Kallas's professions included sportsperson[18].
  • Oskar Kallas held the position of member of the Estonian Constituent Assembly[19].
  • Among Oskar Kallas's employers was Imperial St. Petersburg University[20].
  • Oskar Kallas's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[21].
  • Oskar Kallas was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[22].
  • Oskar Kallas was educated at Q12367801[23].
  • Oskar Kallas received the 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[24].
  • Oskar Kallas received the Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class[25].
  • Oskar Kallas is recorded as male[26].
  • Oskar Kallas's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Kaarma-Kirikuküla[2], a village[28], in Estonia[29] and Kaarma parish[12], a parish[30], in Estonia[31]. Oskar Kallas was born on October 25, 1868[3].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[21], a public university[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1640[34], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[35]; Imperial University of Dorpat[22], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[36], in Russian Empire[37], founded in 1803[38], headquartered in Tartu[39]; and Q12367801[23], a general education school[40], in Estonia[41], headquartered in Kuressaare[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], folklorist[9], politician[10], and sportsperson[18]. Oskar Kallas was employed by Imperial St. Petersburg University[20]. He held the position of member of the Estonian Constituent Assembly[19].

Recognition

Awards received include 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[24], a grade of an order[43], in Estonia[44] and Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class[25], a class of award[45], in Estonia[46].

Personal Life

Oskar Kallas was married to Aino Kallas[13]. A child of him was Sulev Kallas[14]. He was affiliated with the Estonian People's Party[47].

Death and Burial

Oskar Kallas died on January 26, 1946[5]. He died in Stockholm[4].

Why It Matters

Oskar Kallas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48]

FAQs

Where was Oskar Kallas born?

Oskar Kallas's place of birth was Kaarma-Kirikuküla[2].

Where did Oskar Kallas die?

Oskar Kallas passed away in Stockholm[4].

Who was Oskar Kallas married to?

Oskar Kallas's spouses include Aino Kallas[13].

What did Oskar Kallas do for work?

Oskar Kallas worked as linguist[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], folklorist[9], and politician[10].

Where did Oskar Kallas go to school?

Oskar Kallas was educated at University of Helsinki[21], Imperial University of Dorpat[22], and Q12367801[23].

What awards did Oskar Kallas receive?

Honors received include 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[24] and Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [27] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Q136556198. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [10] . Q136556198. wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . president.ee. president.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . president.ee. president.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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