Christian Sparre
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Summary
Christian Sparre was born on January 1, 1859[1], in Høland Municipality[2]. He died on January 1, 1940[3], in Portland[4]. He worked as a politician[5], writer[6], military officer[7], sailor[8], and admiral[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 30, 1859[11]
- Date of death: November 30, 1940[12]
- Place of burial: Vår Frelsers gravlund[13]
- Father: Ole Jacob Sparre[14]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[15]
- Occupation: author[16]
- Field of work: navy[17], literature[18]
- Position held: member of the Parliament of Norway[19], deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[20], Q76419138[21]
- Educated at: Norwegian Military College[22], Royal Norwegian Naval Academy[23]
- Award received: Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party[26]
- Military branch: Royal Norwegian Navy[27]
- Military, police or special rank: vice admiral[28]
- Residence: Rollag[29], Strandebarm[30], Horten Municipality[31]
- Family name: Sparre[32]
- Given name: Christian[33]
- Work location: Oslo[34]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[35], Hvem er Hvem? (1912)[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[37]
- Name in native language: Christian Sparre[38]
- Sibling: Hans Jacob Sparre[39], Inga Sparre Dahl[40], Fin Sparre[41], Q140967098[42]
- P14573: 1211[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Christian Sparre include Sparrefjellet[44], a mountain[45], in Norway[46].
Why It Matters
Christian Sparre is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Entities named for him include Sparrefjellet[44], a mountain[45], in Norway[46].
FAQs
Where was Christian Sparre born?
Christian Sparre was born in Høland Municipality[2].
Where did Christian Sparre die?
Christian Sparre passed away in Portland[4].
Who were Christian Sparre's parents?
Christian Sparre's father was Ole Jacob Sparre[14].
What did Christian Sparre do for work?
Christian Sparre worked as a politician[5], writer[6], military officer[7], sailor[8], and admiral[9].
Where did Christian Sparre go to school?
Christian Sparre was educated at Norwegian Military College[22] and Royal Norwegian Naval Academy[23].
What awards did Christian Sparre receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[24].