Magnus Fries

Swedish botanist (1917-1987)
Person human Q5744295
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Summary

Magnus Fries was born on March 28, 1917[1], in Engelbrekt church parish[2]. He died on November 1, 1987[3], in Danderyd[4]. He worked as a botanist[5].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Norra begravningsplatsen[6]
  • Father: Klas Robert Elias Fries[7]
  • Mother: Nanna Curman[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[9]
  • Employer: Uppsala University[10]
  • Member of: The Royal Society of Arts and Sciences of Uppsala[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: Magnus Fries[13]
  • Family name: Fries[14]
  • Given name: Magnus[15]
  • Described by source: Vem är det 1963[16], Vem är det 1967[17], Vem är det 1969[18], Vem är det 1977[19], Vem är det 1981[20], Vem är det 1985[21], Q21586310[22]
  • Sibling: Claes Sigurd Elias Fries[23]

FAQs

Where was Magnus Fries born?

Magnus Fries's place of birth was Engelbrekt church parish[2].

Where did Magnus Fries die?

Magnus Fries died in Danderyd[4].

Who were Magnus Fries's parents?

Magnus Fries's father was Klas Robert Elias Fries[7]. Magnus Fries's mother was Nanna Curman[8].

What did Magnus Fries do for work?

Magnus Fries worked as a botanist[5].

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  5. [8] ↑ . Vem är Vem?. wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] ↑ . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [16] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . runeberg.org. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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