Birger Kaipiainen

Finnish designer (1915–1988)
Person human Q5897376
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Birger Kaipiainen

Summary

Birger Kaipiainen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pori[2]. He was born on July 1, 1915[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on July 18, 1988[5]. He worked as a designer[6] and ceramicist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Birger Kaipiainen was born in Pori[2].
  • Birger Kaipiainen passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Birger Kaipiainen was born on July 1, 1915[3].
  • Birger Kaipiainen died on July 18, 1988[5].
  • Birger Kaipiainen is buried at Malmi cemetery[9].
  • Birger Kaipiainen held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Birger Kaipiainen held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
  • Finnish was Birger Kaipiainen's native language[12].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's professions included designer[6].
  • Birger Kaipiainen worked as a ceramicist[7].
  • Birger Kaipiainen was educated at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture[13].
  • Birger Kaipiainen received the Prince Eugen Medal[14].
  • Birger Kaipiainen received the Professor[15].
  • Birger Kaipiainen received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16].
  • Birger Kaipiainen is recorded as male[17].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's Commons category is recorded as Birger Kaipiainen[19].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's family name is recorded as Kaipiainen[20].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's given name is recorded as Birger[21].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's work location is recorded as Helsinki[22].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's work location is recorded as Lidköping[23].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's described by source is recorded as Svenskt konstnärslexikon[24].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[25].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[26].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's has works in the collection is recorded as Nationalmuseum[27].

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Origins and Family

Birger Kaipiainen was born in Pori[2]. He was born on July 1, 1915[3]. Finnish was his native language[12].

Education

Birger Kaipiainen's education included a stint at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include designer[6] and ceramicist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Prince Eugen Medal[14], a medallion[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1945[30]; Professor[15], a honorific prefix[31]; and Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], a grade of an order[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1943[34].

Death and Burial

Birger Kaipiainen died on July 18, 1988[5]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Malmi cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Birger Kaipiainen has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Birger Kaipiainen born?

Born in Pori[2], Birger Kaipiainen…

Where did Birger Kaipiainen die?

Birger Kaipiainen died in Helsinki[4].

What did Birger Kaipiainen do for work?

Birger Kaipiainen worked as designer[6] and ceramicist[7].

Where did Birger Kaipiainen go to school?

Birger Kaipiainen was educated at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture[13].

What awards did Birger Kaipiainen receive?

Honors received include Prince Eugen Medal[14], Professor[15], and Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . ADAGP directory. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 10w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Finnish
    Occupation designer, ceramicist
    Place of birth Pori
    Student Q2177416
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