Thore Christian Elias Fries

1886-1930, Swedish biologist
Person human Q15417
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Thore Christian Elias Fries

Summary

Thore Christian Elias Fries is a human[1]. Born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2], he… he was born on November 2, 1886[3]. He died in Mutare[4]. He died on December 31, 1930[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], writer[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thore Christian Elias Fries was born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries passed away in Mutare[4].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries was born on November 2, 1886[3].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries died on December 31, 1930[5].
  • Burial took place at Uppsala Old Cemetery[11].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's father was Theodor Magnus Fries[12].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries held citizenship in Sweden[13].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's professions included botanist[6].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's professions included writer[7].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries worked as a botanical collector[8].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's professions included scientific collector[9].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's field of work was botany[14].
  • Among Thore Christian Elias Fries's employers was Lund University[15].
  • Among Thore Christian Elias Fries's employers was Uppsala University[16].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries was educated at Uppsala University[17].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries is recorded as male[18].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's family name is recorded as Fries[20].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's given name is recorded as Thore[21].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[22].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[23].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[24].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's sibling is recorded as Thoralf Gustaf Elias Fries[25].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's sibling is recorded as Klas Robert Elias Fries[26].
  • Thore Christian Elias Fries's collection items at is recorded as Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Thore Christian Elias Fries's place of birth was Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2]. He was born on November 2, 1886[3]. His father was Theodor Magnus Fries[12].

Education

Thore Christian Elias Fries's education included a stint at Uppsala University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], writer[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9]. Thore Christian Elias Fries's field of work was botany[14]. Employers include Lund University[15], a public university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1666[30], headquartered in Lund[31] and Uppsala University[16], a university[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1477[34], headquartered in Uppsala[35].

Death and Burial

Thore Christian Elias Fries died on December 31, 1930[5]. He passed away in Mutare[4]. Burial took place at Uppsala Old Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Thore Christian Elias Fries ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Thore Christian Elias Fries born?

Thore Christian Elias Fries's place of birth was Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2].

Where did Thore Christian Elias Fries die?

Thore Christian Elias Fries died in Mutare[4].

Who were Thore Christian Elias Fries's parents?

Thore Christian Elias Fries's father was Theodor Magnus Fries[12].

What did Thore Christian Elias Fries do for work?

Thore Christian Elias Fries worked as botanist[6], writer[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9].

Where did Thore Christian Elias Fries go to school?

Thore Christian Elias Fries was educated at Uppsala University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 1900 Sweden Census. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 1900 Sweden Census. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Bionomia. Retrieved . herbarium.bgbm.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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