Arvo Ylppö

Finnish physician, professor and archiater (1887-1992)
Person human Q717543
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Arvo Ylppö

Summary

Arvo Ylppö is a human[1]. He was born in Akaa[2]. He was born on October 27, 1887[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on January 28, 1992[5]. He worked as a physician[6], professor[7], pediatrician[8], and scientist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Arvo Ylppö's place of birth was Akaa[2].
  • Arvo Ylppö died in Helsinki[4].
  • Arvo Ylppö was born on October 27, 1887[3].
  • Arvo Ylppö died on January 28, 1992[5].
  • Arvo Ylppö is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].
  • Arvo Ylppö held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Arvo Ylppö held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
  • Finnish was Arvo Ylppö's native language[14].
  • Arvo Ylppö's professions included physician[6].
  • Arvo Ylppö's professions included professor[7].
  • Arvo Ylppö worked as a pediatrician[8].
  • Arvo Ylppö worked as a scientist[9].
  • Arvo Ylppö's field of work was pediatrics[15].
  • Arvo Ylppö was employed by University of Helsinki[16].
  • Arvo Ylppö's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[17].
  • Arvo Ylppö was educated at Tampere Lyceum High School[18].
  • Arvo Ylppö was educated at Arvo Ylppö School[19].
  • A notable student of Arvo Ylppö was Torild Brander[20].
  • Arvo Ylppö received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[21].
  • Arvo Ylppö received the Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[22].
  • Arvo Ylppö received the Medal of Merit, in bronze, of the Red Cross of Finland[23].
  • Arvo Ylppö received the Medal of Merit, in silver, of the Red Cross of Finland[24].
  • Arvo Ylppö received the Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[25].
  • Arvo Ylppö received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].
  • Arvo Ylppö was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arvo Ylppö was born in Akaa[2]. He was born on October 27, 1887[3]. Finnish was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[17], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31]; Tampere Lyceum High School[18], an upper secondary school in Finland[32], in Finland[33]; and Arvo Ylppö School[19], a primary school[34], in Finland[35]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], professor[7], pediatrician[8], and scientist[9]. Arvo Ylppö's field of work was pediatrics[15]. He was employed by University of Helsinki[16]. A notable student of him was Torild Brander[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[21], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1919[39]; Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[22], a grade of an order[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1942[42]; Medal of Merit, in bronze, of the Red Cross of Finland[23]; Medal of Merit, in silver, of the Red Cross of Finland[24]; Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[25], a grade of an order[43], in Sweden[44]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[26], a grade of an order[45], in Denmark[46].

Death and Burial

Arvo Ylppö died on January 28, 1992[5]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Arvo Ylppö include 2846 Ylppö[47], an asteroid[48] and Arvo Ylppö Award[49], an award[50], in Finland[51], founded in 1957[52].

Why It Matters

Arvo Ylppö ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Entities named for him include 2846 Ylppö[47], an asteroid[48] and Arvo Ylppö Award[49], an award[50], in Finland[51], founded in 1957[52].

FAQs

Where was Arvo Ylppö born?

Arvo Ylppö was born in Akaa[2].

Where did Arvo Ylppö die?

Arvo Ylppö died in Helsinki[4].

What did Arvo Ylppö do for work?

Arvo Ylppö worked as physician[6], professor[7], pediatrician[8], and scientist[9].

Where did Arvo Ylppö go to school?

Arvo Ylppö was educated at University of Helsinki[17], Tampere Lyceum High School[18], and Arvo Ylppö School[19].

What awards did Arvo Ylppö receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[21], Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[22], Medal of Merit, in bronze, of the Red Cross of Finland[23], and Medal of Merit, in silver, of the Red Cross of Finland[24].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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