Gunnar Castrén

Finnish professor (1878–1959)
Person human Q5604848
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Gunnar Castrén

Summary

Gunnar Castrén is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], he… he was born on December 27, 1878[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on November 4, 1959[5]. He worked as a professor[6].

Key Facts

  • Gunnar Castrén was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Gunnar Castrén passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Gunnar Castrén was born on December 27, 1878[3].
  • Gunnar Castrén died on November 4, 1959[5].
  • Gunnar Castrén's father was Robert Castrén[7].
  • Gunnar Castrén held citizenship in Finland[8].
  • Gunnar Castrén held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[9].
  • Swedish was Gunnar Castrén's native language[10].
  • Gunnar Castrén's professions included professor[6].
  • Among Gunnar Castrén's employers was University of Helsinki[11].
  • Gunnar Castrén's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[12].
  • Gunnar Castrén received the Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[13].
  • Gunnar Castrén was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[14].
  • Gunnar Castrén was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[15].
  • Gunnar Castrén was a member of Euterpe[16].
  • Gunnar Castrén is recorded as male[17].
  • Gunnar Castrén's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gunnar Castrén's Commons category is recorded as Gunnar Castrén[19].
  • Gunnar Castrén's family name is recorded as Castrén[20].
  • Gunnar Castrén's given name is recorded as Gunnar[21].
  • Gunnar Castrén's work location is recorded as Helsinki[22].
  • Gunnar Castrén's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[23].
  • Gunnar Castrén's described by source is recorded as Writers in Finland 1809–1916[24].
  • Gunnar Castrén's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[25].
  • Gunnar Castrén's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[26].

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Origins and Family

Gunnar Castrén's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on December 27, 1878[3]. His father was Robert Castrén[7]. Swedish was his native language[10].

Education

Gunnar Castrén's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[12].

Career and Affiliations

Gunnar Castrén's professions included professor[6]. Among his employers was University of Helsinki[11].

Recognition

Gunnar Castrén received the Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[13].

Death and Burial

Gunnar Castrén died on November 4, 1959[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

FAQs

Where was Gunnar Castrén born?

Born in Helsinki[2], Gunnar Castrén…

Where did Gunnar Castrén die?

Gunnar Castrén passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Gunnar Castrén's parents?

Gunnar Castrén's father was Robert Castrén[7].

What did Gunnar Castrén do for work?

Gunnar Castrén worked as professor[6].

Where did Gunnar Castrén go to school?

Gunnar Castrén was educated at University of Helsinki[12].

What awards did Gunnar Castrén receive?

Honors received include Statsrådet Mauritz Hallberg's prize[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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