Peter Anker

Norwegian general, diplomat and painter (1744-1832)
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Peter Anker

Summary

Peter Anker is a human[1]. Born in Frederikshald[2], he… he was born on July 31, 1744[3]. He died in Christiania[4]. He died on April 17, 1832[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], painter[7], art collector[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Frederikshald[2], Peter Anker…
  • Peter Anker died in Christiania[4].
  • Peter Anker was born on July 31, 1744[3].
  • Peter Anker died on April 17, 1832[5].
  • Peter Anker's father was Erik Anker[11].
  • Peter Anker held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Peter Anker's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Peter Anker worked as a painter[7].
  • Peter Anker worked as an art collector[8].
  • Peter Anker worked as a military personnel[9].
  • Peter Anker received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13].
  • Peter Anker is recorded as male[14].
  • Peter Anker's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Peter Anker's Commons category is recorded as Peter Anker (1744–1832)[16].
  • Peter Anker's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[17].
  • Peter Anker's family name is recorded as Anker[18].
  • Peter Anker's given name is recorded as Peter[19].
  • Peter Anker's relative is recorded as Peder Anker[20].
  • Peter Anker's relative is recorded as Bernt Anker[21].
  • Peter Anker's depicted by is recorded as Painting[22].
  • Peter Anker's described by source is recorded as Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[23].
  • Peter Anker's described by source is recorded as Norsk biografisk leksikon[24].
  • Peter Anker's described by source is recorded as Norsk kunstnerleksikon[25].
  • Peter Anker's participant in is recorded as Meeting of Notables[26].
  • Peter Anker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Anker was born in Frederikshald[2]. He was born on July 31, 1744[3]. His father was Erik Anker[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], painter[7], art collector[8], and military personnel[9].

Recognition

Peter Anker received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13].

Death and Burial

Peter Anker died on April 17, 1832[5]. He passed away in Christiania[4].

Why It Matters

Peter Anker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Peter Anker born?

Peter Anker was born in Frederikshald[2].

Where did Peter Anker die?

Peter Anker passed away in Christiania[4].

Who were Peter Anker's parents?

Peter Anker's father was Erik Anker[11].

What did Peter Anker do for work?

Peter Anker worked as diplomat[6], painter[7], art collector[8], and military personnel[9].

What awards did Peter Anker receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . nkl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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