Jonas Collin

Danish civil servant, patron of Andersen (1776–1861)
Person human Q2362138
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Jonas Collin

Summary

Jonas Collin is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on January 6, 1776[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on August 28, 1861[5]. He worked as a jurist[6] and civil servant[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jonas Collin was born in Copenhagen[2].
  • Jonas Collin passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Jonas Collin was born on January 6, 1776[3].
  • Jonas Collin died on August 28, 1861[5].
  • Jonas Collin is buried at Assistens Cemetery[9].
  • Jonas Collin is buried at Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Jonas Collin was Edvard Collin[11].
  • A child of Jonas Collin was Theodor Collin[12].
  • Jonas Collin held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Danish was Jonas Collin's native language[14].
  • Jonas Collin worked as a jurist[6].
  • Jonas Collin's professions included civil servant[7].
  • Jonas Collin's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Jonas Collin received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Jonas Collin received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Jonas Collin received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Jonas Collin received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Jonas Collin is recorded as male[20].
  • Jonas Collin's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jonas Collin's Commons category is recorded as Jonas Collin[22].
  • Jonas Collin's family name is recorded as Collin[23].
  • Jonas Collin's given name is recorded as Jonas[24].
  • Jonas Collin's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[25].
  • Jonas Collin's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Jonas Collin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Jonas Collin… he was born on January 6, 1776[3]. Danish was his native language[14].

Education

Jonas Collin's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6] and civil servant[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[28], in Denmark[29]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[32], in Denmark[33], founded in 1808[34]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[35], in Denmark[36].

Personal Life

Children include Edvard Collin[11], a civil servant[37], 1808–1886[38], of Kingdom of Denmark[39] and Theodor Collin[12], a physician[40], 1815–1902[41], of Kingdom of Denmark[42].

Death and Burial

Jonas Collin died on August 28, 1861[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. Recorded place of burial include Assistens Cemetery[9] and Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Jonas Collin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Jonas Collin born?

Jonas Collin was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Jonas Collin die?

Jonas Collin died in Copenhagen[4].

What did Jonas Collin do for work?

Jonas Collin worked as jurist[6] and civil servant[7].

Where did Jonas Collin go to school?

Jonas Collin was educated at University of Copenhagen[15].

What awards did Jonas Collin receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[18], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation jurist, civil servant
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    Place of birth Copenhagen
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