Alpo K. Marttinen

Finnish and American army officer (1908–1975)
Person human Q5978527
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Alpo K. Marttinen

Summary

Alpo K. Marttinen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Alatornio[2]. He was born on November 4, 1908[3]. He passed away in Falls Church[4]. He died on December 20, 1975[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alpo K. Marttinen's place of birth was Alatornio[2].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen died in Falls Church[4].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen was born on November 4, 1908[3].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen died on December 20, 1975[5].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen held citizenship in Finland[8].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[9].
  • Finnish was Alpo K. Marttinen's native language[10].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[11].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen received the Officer of the Legion of Merit[12].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen is recorded as male[14].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen's Commons category is recorded as Alpo K. Marttinen[16].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[17].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen was part of the conflict World War II[18].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen was part of the conflict Winter War[19].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen was part of the conflict Continuation War[20].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen's family name is recorded as Marttinen[21].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen's given name is recorded as Alpo[22].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen's work location is recorded as Suomussalmi[23].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen's work location is recorded as Vyborg[24].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen's allegiance is recorded as Finland[25].
  • Alpo K. Marttinen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[26].

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Origins and Family

Alpo K. Marttinen was born in Alatornio[2]. He was born on November 4, 1908[3]. Finnish was his native language[10].

Education

Alpo K. Marttinen's education included a stint at United States Army Command and General Staff College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Alpo K. Marttinen's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Merit[12], a grade of an order[27] and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], a grade of an order[28], in United States[29].

Death and Burial

Alpo K. Marttinen died on December 20, 1975[5]. He passed away in Falls Church[4].

Why It Matters

Alpo K. Marttinen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Alpo K. Marttinen born?

Alpo K. Marttinen was born in Alatornio[2].

Where did Alpo K. Marttinen die?

Alpo K. Marttinen passed away in Falls Church[4].

What did Alpo K. Marttinen do for work?

Alpo K. Marttinen worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Alpo K. Marttinen go to school?

Alpo K. Marttinen was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[11].

What awards did Alpo K. Marttinen receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Merit[12] and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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