Henrik Zilliacus

Finnish classical philologist and papyrologist (1908–1992)
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Summary

Henrik Zilliacus was born on January 23, 1908[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on January 9, 1992[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a philologist[5], papyrologist[6], and university teacher[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Emil Zilliacus[9]
  • Child: Margherita Zilliacus[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[11], Grand Duchy of Finland[12]
  • Native language: Swedish[13]
  • Field of work: philology[14], papyrology[15], Greek literature[16]
  • Position held: professor[17]
  • Employer: University of Helsinki[18]
  • Educated at: University of Helsinki[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Family name: Zilliacus[21]
  • Given name: Johan[22], Henrik[23]
  • Work location: Helsinki[24], Rome[25]
  • Described by source: Writers in Finland 1945—1980[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[27], Finnish[28], Ancient Greek[29], Modern Greek[30], Latin[31]
  • Birth name: Johan Henrik Zilliacus[32]
  • Number of children: 4[33]

FAQs

Where was Henrik Zilliacus born?

Henrik Zilliacus's place of birth was Helsinki[2].

Where did Henrik Zilliacus die?

Henrik Zilliacus died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Henrik Zilliacus's parents?

Henrik Zilliacus's father was Emil Zilliacus[9].

What did Henrik Zilliacus do for work?

Henrik Zilliacus worked as a philologist[5], papyrologist[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Henrik Zilliacus go to school?

Henrik Zilliacus was educated at University of Helsinki[19].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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