Clas Thunberg
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Summary
Clas Thunberg was born on April 5, 1893[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on April 28, 1973[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a speed skater[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[8], Grand Duchy of Finland[9]
- Native language: Swedish[10]
- Ethnic group: Finland Swedes[11]
- Award received: Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12], The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise[13], Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Clas Thunberg[16]
- Sport: speed skating[17]
- Family name: Thunberg[18]
- Given name: Clas[19], Arnold[20], Robert[21]
- Work location: Helsinki[22]
- Participant in: speed skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics – men's 1500 metres[23], speed skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics – men's 1500 metres[24], speed skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics – men's 5000 metres[25], speed skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics – men's 10000 metres[26], speed skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics – men's all-round[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[28], Swedish[29]
- Birth name: Arnold Clas Robert Thunberg[30]
- Country for sport: Finland[31]
- Height: 167 cm[32]
- Sports discipline competed in: long track speed skating[33]
- Significant person: Paavo Nurmi[34]
Why It Matters
Clas Thunberg has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Clas Thunberg born?
Clas Thunberg was born in Helsinki[2].
Where did Clas Thunberg die?
Clas Thunberg died in Helsinki[4].
What did Clas Thunberg do for work?
Clas Thunberg worked as a speed skater[5].
What awards did Clas Thunberg receive?
Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12], The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise[13], and Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class[14].