Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus

(1786-1859)
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Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus

Summary

Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Iisalmi[2]. He was born on July 25, 1786[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on December 18, 1859[5]. He worked as a bibliophile[6].

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's place of birth was Iisalmi[2].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus died in Helsinki[4].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus was born on July 25, 1786[3].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus died on December 18, 1859[5].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's father was Rev. Dr. magister Johannes Lagus[7].
  • Among Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's spouses was noble Heta Maaria af Tengström[8].
  • A child of Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus was Knut Ferdinand Lagus[9].
  • A child of Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus was Robert Erik Lagus[10].
  • A child of Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus was Wilhelm Lagus[11].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's professions included bibliophile[6].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus held the position of rector[14].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus was employed by University of Helsinki[15].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus was educated at Uppsala University[16].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[17].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[18].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus is recorded as male[20].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's family name is recorded as Lagus[22].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[23].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Iisalmi[2], Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus… he was born on July 25, 1786[3]. His father was Rev. Dr. magister Johannes Lagus[7].

Education

Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus was educated at Uppsala University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's professions included bibliophile[6]. He was employed by University of Helsinki[15]. He held the position of rector[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[17], a grade of an order[26], in Russian Empire[27]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[18], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31].

Personal Life

Among Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's spouses was noble Heta Maaria af Tengström[8]. Children include Knut Ferdinand Lagus[9], a scribe[32], 1824–1859[33], of Grand Duchy of Finland[34]; Robert Erik Lagus[10], 1827–1863[35], of Grand Duchy of Finland[36]; and Wilhelm Lagus[11], a politician[37], 1821–1909[38], of Grand Duchy of Finland[39], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[40].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus died on December 18, 1859[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus born?

Born in Iisalmi[2], Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus…

Where did Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus die?

Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's parents?

Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's father was Rev. Dr. magister Johannes Lagus[7].

Who was Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus married to?

Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus's spouses include noble Heta Maaria af Tengström[8].

What did Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus do for work?

Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus worked as bibliophile[6].

Where did Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus go to school?

Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus was educated at Uppsala University[16].

What awards did Wilhelm Gabriel Lagus receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[17], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[18], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Country of citizenship Finland, Russian Empire
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