Arvid Järnefelt

Finnish jurist and writer (1861–1932)
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Summary

Arvid Järnefelt was born on November 16, 1861[1], in Pulkovo[2]. He died on December 27, 1932[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a judge[5], writer[6], biographer[7], painter[8], and playwright[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: August Aleksander Järnefelt[11]
  • Mother: Elisabeth Järnefelt[12]
  • Child: Eero Järnefelt[13], Maija Järnefelt[14], Lillan Järnefelt[15]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[16], Finland[17], Grand Duchy of Finland[18]
  • Native language: Finnish[19]
  • Occupation: translator[20]
  • Field of work: literature[21], drama[22], translating activity[23], justice and judicial activities[24]
  • Position held: judge[25]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Member of political party: Finnish Party[28]
  • Genre: realism[29], Symbolism[30]
  • Commons category: Arvid Järnefelt[31]
  • Family name: Järnefelt[32]
  • Given name: Arvid[33]
  • Pseudonym: Arvi Rauta[34]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Arvid Järnefelt[35]
  • Work location: Helsinki[36], Lohja[37]
  • Student of: August Aleksander Järnefelt[38]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[40], Writers in Finland 1809–1916[41]
  • Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[42]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[43], Russian[44], Swedish[45], English[46]
  • Name in native language: Arvid Järnefelt‎‎[47]

Why It Matters

Arvid Järnefelt has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Arvid Järnefelt born?

Arvid Järnefelt's place of birth was Pulkovo[2].

Where did Arvid Järnefelt die?

Arvid Järnefelt died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Arvid Järnefelt's parents?

Arvid Järnefelt's father was August Aleksander Järnefelt[11]. Arvid Järnefelt's mother was Elisabeth Järnefelt[12].

What did Arvid Järnefelt do for work?

Arvid Järnefelt worked as a judge[5], writer[6], biographer[7], painter[8], and playwright[9].

What awards did Arvid Järnefelt receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [28] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [29] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  26. [30] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  27. [26] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [3] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source → Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary, Writers in Finland 1809–1916
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