Rolf Lagerborg

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Summary

Rolf Lagerborg was born on April 26, 1874[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on January 1, 1959[3], in Porvoo[4]. He worked as a translator[5] and philosopher[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: October 26, 1959[8]
  • Father: Hjalmar Lagerborg[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[10], Finland[11], Grand Duchy of Finland[12]
  • Native language: Swedish[13]
  • Employer: Åbo Akademi University[14]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[16]
  • Member of: Euterpe[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Residence: Diktarhemmet[19]
  • Family name: Lagerborg[20]
  • Given name: Rolf[21], Herbert[22], Hjalmar (given name)[23]
  • Work location: Turku[24], Helsinki[25]
  • Student of: Edvard Westermarck[26]
  • Described by source: Writers in Finland 1809–1916[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[28]
  • Sibling: Viva Lagerborg[29]

FAQs

Where was Rolf Lagerborg born?

Rolf Lagerborg was born in Helsinki[2].

Where did Rolf Lagerborg die?

Rolf Lagerborg died in Porvoo[4].

Who were Rolf Lagerborg's parents?

Rolf Lagerborg's father was Hjalmar Lagerborg[9].

What did Rolf Lagerborg do for work?

Rolf Lagerborg worked as a translator[5] and philosopher[6].

What awards did Rolf Lagerborg receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15] and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Nationalencyklopedin. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Nationalencyklopedin. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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