Victor Hasselblad

Swedish photographer and inventor (1906–1978)
Person human Q64718
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Victor Hasselblad

Summary

Victor Hasselblad is a human[1]. He was born in Göteborgs Kristine församling[2]. He was born on March 8, 1906[3]. He died in Gothenburg[4]. He died on August 5, 1978[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], ornithologist[7], inventor[8], and businessperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Victor Hasselblad's place of birth was Göteborgs Kristine församling[2].
  • Victor Hasselblad died in Gothenburg[4].
  • Victor Hasselblad died in Onsala[11].
  • Victor Hasselblad was born on March 8, 1906[3].
  • Victor Hasselblad died on August 5, 1978[5].
  • Burial took place at Örgryte old cemetery[12].
  • Victor Hasselblad's father was Karl Erik Hasselblad[13].
  • Victor Hasselblad held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Victor Hasselblad's professions included photographer[6].
  • Victor Hasselblad worked as an ornithologist[7].
  • Victor Hasselblad worked as an inventor[8].
  • Victor Hasselblad's professions included businessperson[9].
  • Victor Hasselblad was employed by Hasselblad[15].
  • Victor Hasselblad received the Royal Order of Vasa[16].
  • Victor Hasselblad is recorded as male[17].
  • Victor Hasselblad's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Victor Hasselblad's Commons category is recorded as Victor Hasselblad[19].
  • Victor Hasselblad's family name is recorded as Hasselblad[20].
  • Victor Hasselblad's given name is recorded as Victor[21].
  • Victor Hasselblad's described by source is recorded as Swedish Census 1910[22].
  • Victor Hasselblad's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[23].
  • Victor Hasselblad's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1950[24].
  • Victor Hasselblad's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1955[25].
  • Victor Hasselblad's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[26].

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Origins and Family

Victor Hasselblad's place of birth was Göteborgs Kristine församling[2]. He was born on March 8, 1906[3]. His father was Karl Erik Hasselblad[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], ornithologist[7], inventor[8], and businessperson[9]. Among Victor Hasselblad's employers was Hasselblad[15].

Recognition

Victor Hasselblad received the Royal Order of Vasa[16].

Death and Burial

Victor Hasselblad died on August 5, 1978[5]. Recorded place of death include Gothenburg[4], an urban area in Sweden[27], in Sweden[28], founded in 1621[29] and Onsala[11], a parish of the Church of Sweden[30], in Sweden[31]. Burial took place at Örgryte old cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Victor Hasselblad include Hasselblad[32], a business[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1841[35], headquartered in Gothenburg[36] and Hasselblad Award[37], an international award[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1980[40].

Why It Matters

Victor Hasselblad ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Hasselblad[32], a business[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1841[35], headquartered in Gothenburg[36] and Hasselblad Award[37], an international award[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1980[40].

FAQs

Where was Victor Hasselblad born?

Victor Hasselblad's place of birth was Göteborgs Kristine församling[2].

Where did Victor Hasselblad die?

Victor Hasselblad passed away in Gothenburg[4].

Who were Victor Hasselblad's parents?

Victor Hasselblad's father was Karl Erik Hasselblad[13].

What did Victor Hasselblad do for work?

Victor Hasselblad worked as photographer[6], ornithologist[7], inventor[8], and businessperson[9].

What awards did Victor Hasselblad receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of Vasa[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Sveriges dödbok 1860–2017. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Sveriges dödbok 1860–2017. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Swedish Census 1910. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Swedish Census 1910. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Sveriges dödbok 1860–2017. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . historiccamera.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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