Tor Karsten

Finnish linguist (1870-1942)
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Tor Karsten

Summary

Tor Karsten is a human[1]. His place of birth was Orivesi[2]. He was born on August 20, 1870[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on September 12, 1942[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], university teacher[7], philologist[8], and germanist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Tor Karsten's place of birth was Orivesi[2].
  • Tor Karsten passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Tor Karsten was born on August 20, 1870[3].
  • Tor Karsten died on September 12, 1942[5].
  • Tor Karsten held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Tor Karsten's professions included linguist[6].
  • Tor Karsten's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Tor Karsten's professions included philologist[8].
  • Tor Karsten's professions included germanist[9].
  • Tor Karsten's field of work was Germanic philology[12].
  • Tor Karsten's field of work was Scandinavian philology[13].
  • Tor Karsten's field of work was German studies[14].
  • Tor Karsten was employed by University of Helsinki[15].
  • Tor Karsten was employed by Åbo Akademi University[16].
  • Tor Karsten was educated at University of Helsinki[17].
  • Tor Karsten received the Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[18].
  • Tor Karsten is recorded as male[19].
  • Tor Karsten's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Tor Karsten's family name is recorded as Karsten[21].
  • Tor Karsten's given name is recorded as Torsten[22].
  • Tor Karsten's given name is recorded as Evert[23].
  • Tor Karsten's described by source is recorded as Writers in Finland 1809–1916[24].
  • Tor Karsten's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[25].
  • Tor Karsten's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Tor Karsten's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Orivesi[2], Tor Karsten… he was born on August 20, 1870[3].

Education

Tor Karsten was educated at University of Helsinki[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], university teacher[7], philologist[8], and germanist[9]. Fields of work include Germanic philology[12], an academic discipline[28]; Scandinavian philology[13]; and German studies[14], a field of study[29]. Employers include University of Helsinki[15], a public university[30], in Finland[31], founded in 1640[32], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[33] and Åbo Akademi University[16], a public university[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1918[36], headquartered in Turku[37].

Recognition

Tor Karsten received the Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[18].

Death and Burial

Tor Karsten died on September 12, 1942[5]. He died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Tor Karsten has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Tor Karsten born?

Tor Karsten's place of birth was Orivesi[2].

Where did Tor Karsten die?

Tor Karsten died in Helsinki[4].

What did Tor Karsten do for work?

Tor Karsten worked as linguist[6], university teacher[7], philologist[8], and germanist[9].

Where did Tor Karsten go to school?

Tor Karsten was educated at University of Helsinki[17].

What awards did Tor Karsten receive?

Honors received include Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . 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
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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