Antti Wihuri

Finnish shipcaptain, business executive and philanthropist (1883-1962)
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Antti Wihuri

Summary

Antti Wihuri is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kustavi[2]. He was born on +1883-10-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Salus Hospital[4]. He died on +1962-12-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6], philanthropist[7], and ship captain[8].

Key Facts

  • Antti Wihuri's place of birth was Kustavi[2].
  • Antti Wihuri died in Salus Hospital[4].
  • Antti Wihuri was born on +1883-10-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Antti Wihuri died on +1962-12-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Antti Wihuri's father was David Jansson[9].
  • Among Antti Wihuri's spouses was Rakel Wihuri[10].
  • Among Antti Wihuri's spouses was Jenny Wihuri[11].
  • Antti Wihuri held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Antti Wihuri held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
  • Finnish was Antti Wihuri's native language[14].
  • Antti Wihuri's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Antti Wihuri worked as a philanthropist[7].
  • Antti Wihuri worked as a ship captain[8].
  • Antti Wihuri held the position of chairperson[15].
  • Antti Wihuri received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16].
  • Antti Wihuri received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[17].
  • Antti Wihuri received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18].
  • Antti Wihuri received the Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[19].
  • Antti Wihuri received the Medal of Merit, First Class with clasp, of the Civil Defence[20].
  • Antti Wihuri received the honorary doctorate[21].
  • Antti Wihuri's image is recorded as Antti Wihuri (cropped).jpg[22].
  • Antti Wihuri is recorded as male[23].
  • Antti Wihuri's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Antti Wihuri's ISNI is recorded as 0000000026102401[25].
  • Antti Wihuri's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 8797468[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Antti Wihuri was born in Kustavi[2]. He was born on +1883-10-09T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was David Jansson[9]. Finnish was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], philanthropist[7], and ship captain[8]. Antti Wihuri held the position of chairperson[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], a grade of an order[27], in Finland[28], founded in 1942[29]; Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[17], a grade of an order[30], in Finland[31], founded in 1918[32]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1919[35]; Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[19], a campaign medal[36], in Finland[37], founded in 1918[38]; Medal of Merit, First Class with clasp, of the Civil Defence[20], an award[39], in Finland[40], founded in 1940[41]; and honorary doctorate[21], a title of honor[42].

Personal Life

Spouses include Rakel Wihuri[10], a business executive[43], 1905–1987[44], of Finland[45], awarded the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[46] and Jenny Wihuri[11], a patron of the arts[47], 1884–1943[48], of Finland[49].

Death and Burial

Antti Wihuri died on +1962-12-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Salus Hospital[4].

FAQs

Where was Antti Wihuri born?

Antti Wihuri's place of birth was Kustavi[2].

Where did Antti Wihuri die?

Antti Wihuri passed away in Salus Hospital[4].

Who were Antti Wihuri's parents?

Antti Wihuri's father was David Jansson[9].

Who was Antti Wihuri married to?

Antti Wihuri's spouses include Rakel Wihuri[10] and Jenny Wihuri[11].

What did Antti Wihuri do for work?

Antti Wihuri worked as businessperson[6], philanthropist[7], and ship captain[8].

What awards did Antti Wihuri receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[17], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], and Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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