Fredrik Cygnaeus

Finnish writer, poet and literary critic (1807–1881)
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Fredrik Cygnaeus

Summary

Fredrik Cygnaeus is a human[1]. He was born in Hämeenlinna[2]. He was born on April 1, 1807[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on February 7, 1881[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and historian[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hämeenlinna[2], Fredrik Cygnaeus…
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus was born on April 1, 1807[3].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus died on February 7, 1881[5].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's father was Zacharias Cygnaeus[11].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Swedish was Fredrik Cygnaeus's native language[13].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus worked as a writer[6].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus worked as a poet[7].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's professions included historian[9].
  • Among Fredrik Cygnaeus's employers was University of Helsinki[14].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[15].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Turku[16].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[17].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with crown[18].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[19].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus was a member of Gesellschaft für Geschichte und Altertumskunde der Ostseeprovinzen Russlands[20].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus was a member of Saturday Society[21].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus is recorded as male[22].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's Commons category is recorded as Fredrik Cygnaeus[24].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's family name is recorded as Cygnaeus[25].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's given name is recorded as Fredrik[26].
  • Fredrik Cygnaeus's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Fredrik Cygnaeus[27].

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Origins and Family

Fredrik Cygnaeus was born in Hämeenlinna[2]. He was born on April 1, 1807[3]. His father was Zacharias Cygnaeus[11]. Swedish was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[15], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and Royal Academy of Turku[16], a university[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1640[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and historian[9]. Among Fredrik Cygnaeus's employers was University of Helsinki[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[17], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with crown[18], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[19], a grade of an order[39], in Sweden[40].

Death and Burial

Fredrik Cygnaeus died on February 7, 1881[5]. He died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Fredrik Cygnaeus has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was Fredrik Cygnaeus born?

Fredrik Cygnaeus's place of birth was Hämeenlinna[2].

Where did Fredrik Cygnaeus die?

Fredrik Cygnaeus passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Fredrik Cygnaeus's parents?

Fredrik Cygnaeus's father was Zacharias Cygnaeus[11].

What did Fredrik Cygnaeus do for work?

Fredrik Cygnaeus worked as writer[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and historian[9].

Where did Fredrik Cygnaeus go to school?

Fredrik Cygnaeus was educated at University of Helsinki[15] and Royal Academy of Turku[16].

What awards did Fredrik Cygnaeus receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[17], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class with crown[18], and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . 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
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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