Aimo Kanerva

Finnish painter (1909-1991)
Person human Q11850096
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Aimo Kanerva

Summary

Aimo Kanerva is a human[1]. He was born in Lahti[2]. He was born on January 19, 1909[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on December 16, 1991[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and photographer[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Lahti[2], Aimo Kanerva…
  • Aimo Kanerva passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Aimo Kanerva was born on January 19, 1909[3].
  • Aimo Kanerva was born on January 1, 1909[8].
  • Aimo Kanerva died on December 16, 1991[5].
  • Aimo Kanerva died on January 1, 1991[9].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].
  • Aimo Kanerva held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Aimo Kanerva held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Finnish was Aimo Kanerva's native language[13].
  • Aimo Kanerva worked as a painter[6].
  • Aimo Kanerva worked as a photographer[7].
  • Aimo Kanerva received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14].
  • Aimo Kanerva received the Professor[15].
  • Aimo Kanerva received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].
  • Aimo Kanerva received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17].
  • Aimo Kanerva is recorded as male[18].
  • Aimo Kanerva's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Aimo Kanerva was part of the conflict Winter War[20].
  • Aimo Kanerva was part of the conflict Continuation War[21].
  • Aimo Kanerva's family name is recorded as Kanerva[22].
  • Aimo Kanerva's given name is recorded as Aimo[23].
  • Aimo Kanerva's work location is recorded as Helsinki[24].
  • Aimo Kanerva's work location is recorded as Vyborg[25].
  • Aimo Kanerva's allegiance is recorded as Finland[26].

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Origins and Family

Aimo Kanerva's place of birth was Lahti[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 19, 1909[3] and January 1, 1909[8]. Finnish was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and photographer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], a grade of an order[27], in Finland[28], founded in 1943[29]; Professor[15], a honorific prefix[30]; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1919[33]; and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17], a grade of an order[34], in Italy[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 16, 1991[5] and January 1, 1991[9]. Aimo Kanerva died in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Aimo Kanerva born?

Aimo Kanerva was born in Lahti[2].

Where did Aimo Kanerva die?

Aimo Kanerva passed away in Helsinki[4].

What did Aimo Kanerva do for work?

Aimo Kanerva worked as painter[6] and photographer[7].

What awards did Aimo Kanerva receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], Professor[15], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. 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] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person → ['Q11903052', 'Q17384280']
    Has works in the collection → Finnish National Gallery, City of Pori art collection
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  2. 15w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person → ['Q11903052', 'Q17384280']
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  3. 16w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of → Q11856680
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  4. 19w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Isni → 0000000114908536
    Biografiskt lexikon för finland id → 1297
    Fast id → 1933914
    Kansallisbiografia id → 1297
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