Poul Hartling

Danish politician and diplomat (1914-2000)
Person human Q348901
Poul Hartling
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Poul Hartling

Summary

Poul Hartling is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on August 14, 1914[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on April 30, 2000[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Poul Hartling's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Poul Hartling died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Poul Hartling was born on August 14, 1914[3].
  • Poul Hartling died on April 30, 2000[5].
  • Poul Hartling is buried at Hørsholm Kirkegård[10].
  • A child of Poul Hartling was Ole Hartling[11].
  • Poul Hartling held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Poul Hartling's professions included politician[6].
  • Poul Hartling's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Poul Hartling worked as a priest[8].
  • Poul Hartling held the position of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees[13].
  • Poul Hartling held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[14].
  • Poul Hartling held the position of Prime Minister of Denmark[15].
  • Poul Hartling held the position of Chairman of Venstre[16].
  • Poul Hartling held the position of member of the Folketing[17].
  • Poul Hartling held the position of member of the Folketing[18].
  • Poul Hartling was employed by United Nations[19].
  • Among Poul Hartling's employers was University of Copenhagen[20].
  • Poul Hartling's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[21].
  • Poul Hartling was educated at Vestre Borgerdydskole[22].
  • Poul Hartling received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].
  • Poul Hartling received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].
  • Poul Hartling received the Carnegie Prize[25].
  • Poul Hartling received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].
  • Poul Hartling received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Poul Hartling… he was born on August 14, 1914[3].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[21], a public research university[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1479[30] and Vestre Borgerdydskole[22], a gymnasium[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1787[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and priest[8]. Employers include United Nations[19], an intergovernmental organization[34], in United States[35], founded in 1945[36], headquartered in New York City[37] and University of Copenhagen[20], a public research university[38], in Denmark[39], founded in 1479[40]. Positions held include United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees[13], a position[41]; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[14], a position[42], in Denmark[43], founded in 1848[44]; Prime Minister of Denmark[15], a public office[45], in Denmark[46], founded in 1848[47]; Chairman of Venstre[16]; and member of the Folketing[17], a member of parliament[48], in Kingdom of Denmark[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], Carnegie Prize[25], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[26], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[27].

Personal Life

A child of Poul Hartling was Ole Hartling[11]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[50]. He was affiliated with the Venstre[51].

Death and Burial

Poul Hartling died on April 30, 2000[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Hørsholm Kirkegård[10].

Why It Matters

Poul Hartling ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Poul Hartling born?

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

Where did Poul Hartling die?

Poul Hartling passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Poul Hartling do for work?

Poul Hartling worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and priest[8].

Where did Poul Hartling go to school?

Poul Hartling was educated at University of Copenhagen[21] and Vestre Borgerdydskole[22].

What awards did Poul Hartling receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], Carnegie Prize[25], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [51] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [50] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Q12316984. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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