Poul Hartling

Danish politician and diplomat (1914-2000)
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Poul Hartling
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Summary

Poul Hartling was born on August 14, 1914[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on April 30, 2000[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Hørsholm Kirkegård[9]
  • Child: Ole Hartling[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[11]
  • Position held: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees[12], Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[13], Prime Minister of Denmark[14], Chairman of Venstre[15], member of the Folketing[16]
  • Employer: United Nations[17], University of Copenhagen[18]
  • Educated at: University of Copenhagen[19], Vestre Borgerdydskole[20]
  • Award received: Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], Carnegie Prize[23], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[25]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Member of political party: Venstre[28]
  • Family name: Hartling[29]
  • Given name: Poul[30]
  • Work location: Copenhagen[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[32]
  • Name in native language: Poul Hartling[33]

Why It Matters

Poul Hartling has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Poul Hartling born?

Poul Hartling's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Poul Hartling die?

Poul Hartling died in Copenhagen[4].

What did Poul Hartling do for work?

Poul Hartling worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and priest[7].

Where did Poul Hartling go to school?

Poul Hartling was educated at University of Copenhagen[19] and Vestre Borgerdydskole[20].

What awards did Poul Hartling receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], Carnegie Prize[23], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . Kongelig Dansk Hof- og Statskalender. wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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