Arthur Långfors

Finnish romanist and diplomat (1881–1959)
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Arthur Långfors

Summary

Arthur Långfors is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rauma[2]. He was born on January 12, 1881[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on October 20, 1959[5]. He worked as a romanist[6], diplomat[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Långfors's place of birth was Rauma[2].
  • Arthur Långfors died in Helsinki[4].
  • Arthur Långfors was born on January 12, 1881[3].
  • Arthur Långfors died on October 20, 1959[5].
  • Arthur Långfors held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Arthur Långfors's professions included romanist[6].
  • Arthur Långfors worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Arthur Långfors's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Arthur Långfors was employed by University of Helsinki[11].
  • Arthur Långfors was educated at University of Helsinki[12].
  • Arthur Långfors received the honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[13].
  • Arthur Långfors received the honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[14].
  • Arthur Långfors received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[15].
  • Arthur Långfors received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[16].
  • Arthur Långfors received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17].
  • Arthur Långfors received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18].
  • Arthur Långfors was a member of Finnish Academy of Science and Letters[19].
  • Arthur Långfors was a member of Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[20].
  • Arthur Långfors was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[21].
  • Arthur Långfors was a member of Philological Section of the Institute for Catalan Studies[22].
  • Arthur Långfors was a member of Medieval Academy of America[23].
  • Arthur Långfors is recorded as male[24].
  • Arthur Långfors's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Arthur Långfors's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Långfors[26].
  • Arthur Långfors's family name is recorded as Långfors[27].

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Origins and Family

Arthur Långfors was born in Rauma[2]. He was born on January 12, 1881[3].

Education

Arthur Långfors was educated at University of Helsinki[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include romanist[6], diplomat[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Arthur Långfors's employers was University of Helsinki[11].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[13], an award[28], in Norway[29]; honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[14], an award[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[15]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[16], an award[32], in France[33]; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1919[36]; and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1919[39].

Death and Burial

Arthur Långfors died on October 20, 1959[5]. He died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Arthur Långfors is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Långfors born?

Arthur Långfors was born in Rauma[2].

Where did Arthur Långfors die?

Arthur Långfors passed away in Helsinki[4].

What did Arthur Långfors do for work?

Arthur Långfors worked as romanist[6], diplomat[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Arthur Långfors go to school?

Arthur Långfors was educated at University of Helsinki[12].

What awards did Arthur Långfors receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[13], honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[14], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[15], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . L'Information universitaire. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . arllfb.be. Retrieved . arllfb.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . apmembres2.iec.cat. apmembres2.iec.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Finland
    Member of Finnish Academy of Science and Letters, Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises, Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres +2
    Given name Arthur
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