Emil Zilliacus

Finnish poet, writer, translator and professor (1878–1961)
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Emil Zilliacus

Summary

Emil Zilliacus is a human[1]. He was born in Tampere[2]. He was born on September 1, 1878[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on December 7, 1961[5]. He worked as a translator[6], poet[7], and literary scholar[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tampere[2], Emil Zilliacus…
  • Emil Zilliacus passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Emil Zilliacus was born on September 1, 1878[3].
  • Emil Zilliacus died on December 7, 1961[5].
  • A child of Emil Zilliacus was Henrik Zilliacus[10].
  • A child of Emil Zilliacus was Benedict Zilliacus[11].
  • Emil Zilliacus held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Emil Zilliacus held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
  • Swedish was Emil Zilliacus's native language[14].
  • Emil Zilliacus worked as a translator[6].
  • Emil Zilliacus's professions included poet[7].
  • Emil Zilliacus's professions included literary scholar[8].
  • Among Emil Zilliacus's employers was University of Helsinki[15].
  • Emil Zilliacus received the Karl Emil Tollander Prize[16].
  • Emil Zilliacus received the Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[17].
  • Emil Zilliacus received the honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[18].
  • Emil Zilliacus received the honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[19].
  • Emil Zilliacus was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[20].
  • Emil Zilliacus is recorded as male[21].
  • Emil Zilliacus's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Emil Zilliacus's Commons category is recorded as Emil Zilliacus[23].
  • Emil Zilliacus's family name is recorded as Zilliacus[24].
  • Emil Zilliacus's given name is recorded as Gustaf[25].
  • Emil Zilliacus's given name is recorded as Emil[26].
  • Emil Zilliacus's pseudonym is recorded as Johan Alvik[27].

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Origins and Family

Emil Zilliacus's place of birth was Tampere[2]. He was born on September 1, 1878[3]. Swedish was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], poet[7], and literary scholar[8]. Among Emil Zilliacus's employers was University of Helsinki[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Karl Emil Tollander Prize[16], a literary award[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1913[30]; Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[17], a literary award[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1921[33]; honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[18], an award[34], in Norway[35]; and honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[19], an award[36], in Sweden[37].

Personal Life

Children include Henrik Zilliacus[10], a papyrologist[38], 1908–1992[39], of Finland[40], specialised in philology[41] and Benedict Zilliacus[11], a screenwriter[42], 1921–2013[43], of Finland[44], awarded the Thanks for the Book Award[45].

Death and Burial

Emil Zilliacus died on December 7, 1961[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Emil Zilliacus is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Emil Zilliacus born?

Born in Tampere[2], Emil Zilliacus…

Where did Emil Zilliacus die?

Emil Zilliacus passed away in Helsinki[4].

What did Emil Zilliacus do for work?

Emil Zilliacus worked as translator[6], poet[7], and literary scholar[8].

What awards did Emil Zilliacus receive?

Honors received include Karl Emil Tollander Prize[16], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[17], honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[18], and honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [22] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . 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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    Given name Gustaf, Emil
    Place of birth Tampere
    Employer University of Helsinki
    Described by source Writers in Finland 1809–1916
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