Otto Lagercrantz

Swedish classical philologist (1868-1938)
Person human Q5931040
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Otto Lagercrantz

Summary

Otto Lagercrantz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Q10605306[2]. He was born on February 26, 1868[3]. He died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4]. He died on January 13, 1938[5]. He worked as a principal of Uppsala University[6], university teacher[7], classical philologist[8], papyrologist[9], and linguist[10]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Otto Lagercrantz's place of birth was Q10605306[2].
  • Otto Lagercrantz died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].
  • Otto Lagercrantz was born on February 26, 1868[3].
  • Otto Lagercrantz died on January 13, 1938[5].
  • Otto Lagercrantz is buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery[12].
  • Otto Lagercrantz was married to Siri Magnus-Lagercrantz[13].
  • A child of Otto Lagercrantz was Carl Lagercrantz[14].
  • Otto Lagercrantz held citizenship in Sweden[15].
  • Otto Lagercrantz worked as a principal of Uppsala University[6].
  • Otto Lagercrantz worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Otto Lagercrantz's professions included classical philologist[8].
  • Otto Lagercrantz's professions included papyrologist[9].
  • Otto Lagercrantz worked as a linguist[10].
  • Otto Lagercrantz worked as a historian of science[16].
  • Among Otto Lagercrantz's employers was Uppsala University[17].
  • Among Otto Lagercrantz's employers was University of Gothenburg[18].
  • Otto Lagercrantz was educated at Uppsala University[19].
  • Otto Lagercrantz was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[20].
  • Otto Lagercrantz is recorded as male[21].
  • Otto Lagercrantz's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Otto Lagercrantz's family is recorded as Lagercrantz family[23].
  • Otto Lagercrantz earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[24].
  • Otto Lagercrantz's family name is recorded as Lagercrantz[25].
  • Otto Lagercrantz's given name is recorded as Otto[26].
  • Otto Lagercrantz's given name is recorded as Carl[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Q10605306[2], Otto Lagercrantz… he was born on February 26, 1868[3].

Education

Otto Lagercrantz's education included a stint at Uppsala University[19]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include principal of Uppsala University[6], university teacher[7], classical philologist[8], papyrologist[9], linguist[10], and historian of science[16]. Employers include Uppsala University[17], a university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Uppsala[31] and University of Gothenburg[18], a university[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1954[34], headquartered in Gothenburg[35].

Personal Life

Among Otto Lagercrantz's spouses was Siri Magnus-Lagercrantz[13]. A child of him was Carl Lagercrantz[14].

Death and Burial

Otto Lagercrantz died on January 13, 1938[5]. He died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4]. Burial took place at Uppsala Old Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Otto Lagercrantz is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Otto Lagercrantz born?

Born in Q10605306[2], Otto Lagercrantz…

Where did Otto Lagercrantz die?

Otto Lagercrantz passed away in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].

Who was Otto Lagercrantz married to?

Otto Lagercrantz's spouses include Siri Magnus-Lagercrantz[13].

What did Otto Lagercrantz do for work?

Otto Lagercrantz worked as principal of Uppsala University[6], university teacher[7], classical philologist[8], papyrologist[9], and linguist[10].

Where did Otto Lagercrantz go to school?

Otto Lagercrantz was educated at Uppsala University[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . vitterhetsakad.se. Retrieved . vitterhetsakad.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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