Thomas Heftye

Norwegian politician (1860-1921)
Person human Q552921
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Thomas Heftye

Summary

Thomas Heftye is a human[1]. He was born in Vestre Aker[2]. He was born on April 10, 1860[3]. He died in Trondheim[4]. He died on September 19, 1921[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Heftye was born in Vestre Aker[2].
  • Thomas Heftye passed away in Trondheim[4].
  • Thomas Heftye was born on April 10, 1860[3].
  • Thomas Heftye died on September 19, 1921[5].
  • Thomas Heftye's father was Thomas Johannessen Heftye[9].
  • Thomas Heftye held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Thomas Heftye worked as a politician[6].
  • Thomas Heftye's professions included engineer[7].
  • Thomas Heftye held the position of Minister of Defence[11].
  • Thomas Heftye held the position of Minister of Defence[12].
  • Thomas Heftye was educated at Norwegian Military Academy[13].
  • Thomas Heftye received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[14].
  • Thomas Heftye received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[15].
  • Thomas Heftye received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Thomas Heftye was a member of International Olympic Committee[17].
  • Thomas Heftye is recorded as male[18].
  • Thomas Heftye's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Thomas Heftye was affiliated with the Liberal Party[20].
  • Thomas Heftye's family name is recorded as Heftye[21].
  • Thomas Heftye's given name is recorded as Thomas[22].
  • Thomas Heftye's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[23].
  • Thomas Heftye's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[24].
  • Thomas Heftye's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[25].
  • Thomas Heftye's sibling is recorded as Johannes Heftye[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Heftye's place of birth was Vestre Aker[2]. He was born on April 10, 1860[3]. His father was Thomas Johannessen Heftye[9].

Education

Thomas Heftye was educated at Norwegian Military Academy[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and engineer[7]. Positions held include Minister of Defence[11], a position[27], in Norway[28], founded in 1814[29].

Recognition

Awards received include commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[15], a grade of an order[32], in Norway[33]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[34], in France[35].

Personal Life

Thomas Heftye was affiliated with the Liberal Party[20].

Death and Burial

Thomas Heftye died on September 19, 1921[5]. He died in Trondheim[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Heftye ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Heftye born?

Born in Vestre Aker[2], Thomas Heftye…

Where did Thomas Heftye die?

Thomas Heftye died in Trondheim[4].

Who were Thomas Heftye's parents?

Thomas Heftye's father was Thomas Johannessen Heftye[9].

What did Thomas Heftye do for work?

Thomas Heftye worked as politician[6] and engineer[7].

Where did Thomas Heftye go to school?

Thomas Heftye was educated at Norwegian Military Academy[13].

What awards did Thomas Heftye receive?

Honors received include commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[15], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . 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.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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