Tancred Borenius

Finnish art historian (1885–1948)
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Summary

Tancred Borenius is a human[1]. Born in Vyborg[2], he… he was born on July 14, 1885[3]. He passed away in Salisbury[4]. He died on September 2, 1948[5]. He worked as an author[6], art historian[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Tancred Borenius was born in Vyborg[2].
  • Tancred Borenius passed away in Salisbury[4].
  • Tancred Borenius passed away in Coombe Bissett[10].
  • Tancred Borenius was born on July 14, 1885[3].
  • Tancred Borenius died on September 2, 1948[5].
  • Tancred Borenius held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Tancred Borenius held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Swedish was Tancred Borenius's native language[13].
  • Tancred Borenius's professions included author[6].
  • Tancred Borenius worked as an art historian[7].
  • Tancred Borenius worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Among Tancred Borenius's employers was University College London[14].
  • Tancred Borenius's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[15].
  • Tancred Borenius received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].
  • Tancred Borenius received the Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[17].
  • Tancred Borenius received the Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[18].
  • Tancred Borenius received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].
  • Tancred Borenius received the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[20].
  • Tancred Borenius received the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Tancred Borenius is recorded as male[22].
  • Tancred Borenius's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Tancred Borenius's Commons category is recorded as Tancred Borenius[24].
  • Tancred Borenius's family name is recorded as Borenius[25].
  • Tancred Borenius's given name is recorded as Tancred[26].
  • Tancred Borenius's given name is recorded as Carl[27].

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Origins and Family

Tancred Borenius's place of birth was Vyborg[2]. He was born on July 14, 1885[3]. Swedish was his native language[13].

Education

Tancred Borenius's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6], art historian[7], and diplomat[8]. Tancred Borenius was employed by University College London[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1919[30]; Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[17], a campaign medal[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33]; Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[18], a grade of an order[34]; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], a grade of an order[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1919[37]; Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[20], a dynastic order of knighthood[38], in Duchy of Savoy[39], founded in 1572[40]; and Legion of Honour[21], a state order[41], in France[42], founded in 1802[43].

Death and Burial

Tancred Borenius died on September 2, 1948[5]. Recorded place of death include Salisbury[4], a city[44], in United Kingdom[45] and Coombe Bissett[10], a village[46], in United Kingdom[47].

Why It Matters

Tancred Borenius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Tancred Borenius born?

Tancred Borenius was born in Vyborg[2].

Where did Tancred Borenius die?

Tancred Borenius passed away in Salisbury[4].

What did Tancred Borenius do for work?

Tancred Borenius worked as author[6], art historian[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Tancred Borenius go to school?

Tancred Borenius was educated at University of Helsinki[15].

What awards did Tancred Borenius receive?

Honors received include Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[17], Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[18], and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Aikalaiskirja. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Aikalaiskirja. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Aikalaiskirja. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [43] ↑ . 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. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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