Krišjānis Barons
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Summary
Krišjānis Barons was born on October 19, 1835[1], in Struteles muiža[2]. He died on March 8, 1923[3], in Riga[4]. He worked as a writer[5], folklorist[6], opinion journalist[7], journalist[8], and ethnologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (314 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Great Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12], Latvia[13]
- Occupation: teacher[14]
- Educated at: Imperial University of Dorpat[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Krišjānis Barons[17]
- Family name: Barons[18]
- Given name: Krišjānis[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Krišjānis Barons[20]
- Described by source: Album Academicum der Kaiserlichen Universität Dorpat[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latvian[22]
- Name in native language: Krišjānis Barons[23]
- Writing language: Latvian[24]
- Dedicated heritage entity: Krišjānis Barons Memorial Museum[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Krišjānis Barons include Krišjāņa Barona Street[26], a street[27], in Latvia[28] and 3233 Krišbarons[29], an asteroid[30].
Why It Matters
Krišjānis Barons has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Krišjāņa Barona Street[26], a street[27], in Latvia[28] and 3233 Krišbarons[29], an asteroid[30].
FAQs
Where was Krišjānis Barons born?
Krišjānis Barons was born in Struteles muiža[2].
Where did Krišjānis Barons die?
Krišjānis Barons passed away in Riga[4].
What did Krišjānis Barons do for work?
Krišjānis Barons worked as a writer[5], folklorist[6], opinion journalist[7], journalist[8], and ethnologist[9].
Where did Krišjānis Barons go to school?
Krišjānis Barons was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[15].