Anders Chydenius
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Summary
Anders Chydenius was born on February 26, 1729[1], in Sotkamo parish village[2]. He died on February 1, 1803[3], in Kokkola[4]. He worked as an economist[5], politician[6], philosopher[7], priest[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (366 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Kaarlela[11]
- Father: Jacob Chydenius[12]
- Mother: Hedvig Chydenius[13]
- Spouse: Q141224093[14]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[15]
- Native language: Swedish[16]
- Ethnic group: Finland Swedes[17]
- Occupation: physician[18], parson[19]
- Field of work: philosophy[20]
- Position held: member of the Riksdag of the Estates[21]
- Employer: Royal Academy of Turku[22]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[23]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[24]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Anders Chydenius[27]
- Family name: Chydenius[28]
- Given name: Anders[29]
- Significant event: Riksdagen 1765–1766[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Anders Chydenius[31]
- Commons gallery: Anders Chydenius[32]
- Work location: Gamlakarleby[33], Stockholm[34]
- Student of: Pehr Kalm[35]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[36], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[38]
Why It Matters
Anders Chydenius has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include The National Gain[41], a written work[42].
FAQs
Where was Anders Chydenius born?
Anders Chydenius's place of birth was Sotkamo parish village[2].
Where did Anders Chydenius die?
Anders Chydenius died in Kokkola[4].
Who were Anders Chydenius's parents?
Anders Chydenius's father was Jacob Chydenius[12]. Anders Chydenius's mother was Hedvig Chydenius[13].
Who was Anders Chydenius married to?
Anders Chydenius's spouses include Q141224093[14].
What did Anders Chydenius do for work?
Anders Chydenius worked as an economist[5], politician[6], philosopher[7], priest[8], and writer[9].
Where did Anders Chydenius go to school?
Anders Chydenius was educated at Uppsala University[23].
What awards did Anders Chydenius receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[24].