Eljas Erkko

Summary

Eljas Erkko is a human^[1]. Born in Helsinki^[2], he… he was born on June 1, 1895^[3]. He died in Helsinki^[4]. He died on February 20, 1965^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], journalist^[7], and diplomat^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Helsinki^[2], Eljas Erkko…
• Eljas Erkko passed away in Helsinki^[4].
• Eljas Erkko was born on June 1, 1895^[3].
• Eljas Erkko died on February 20, 1965^[5].
• Eljas Erkko is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery^[10].
• Eljas Erkko's father was Eero Erkko^[11].
• Eljas Erkko's mother was Maissi Erkko^[12].
• A child of Eljas Erkko was Aatos Erkko^[13].
• A child of Eljas Erkko was Patricia Seppälä^[14].
• Eljas Erkko held citizenship in Finland^[15].
• Eljas Erkko held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland^[16].
• Finnish was Eljas Erkko's native language^[17].
• Eljas Erkko worked as a politician^[6].
• Eljas Erkko's professions included journalist^[7].
• Eljas Erkko's professions included diplomat^[8].
• Eljas Erkko held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland^[18].
• Eljas Erkko held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland^[19].
• Eljas Erkko was educated at Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu^[20].
• Eljas Erkko received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class^[21].
• Eljas Erkko received the Memorial medal of the War of Liberation^[22].
• Eljas Erkko received the Memorial medal of the Winter War^[23].
• Eljas Erkko received the Medal of Merit, First Class, of the Civil Defence^[24].
• Eljas Erkko received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class^[25].
• Eljas Erkko received the Memorial medal of the Continuation War^[26].
• Eljas Erkko was a member of White Guard^[27].

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Origins and Family

Eljas Erkko was born in Helsinki^[2]. He was born on June 1, 1895^[3]. His father was Eero Erkko^[11]. His mother was Maissi Erkko^[12]. Finnish was his native language^[17].

Education

Eljas Erkko was educated at Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], journalist^[7], and diplomat^[8]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Finland^[18], a position^[28], in Finland^[29] and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland^[19], a position^[30], in Finland^[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 4th Class^[21], a grade of an order^[32], in Finland^[33], founded in 1918^[34]; Memorial medal of the War of Liberation^[22], a campaign medal^[35], in Finland^[36], founded in 1918^[37]; Memorial medal of the Winter War^[23], a campaign medal^[38], in Finland^[39], founded in 1940^[40]; Medal of Merit, First Class, of the Civil Defence^[24], an award^[41], in Finland^[42], founded in 1940^[43]; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class^[25], a grade of an order^[44], in Finland^[45], founded in 1918^[46]; and Memorial medal of the Continuation War^[26], a campaign medal^[47], in Finland^[48], founded in 1957^[49].

Personal Life

Children include Aatos Erkko^[13], a journalist^[50], 1932–2012^[51], of Finland^[52], awarded the Cross of Merit of the War Invalides^[53] and Patricia Seppälä^[14], a photojournalist^[54], 1924–2001^[55], of Finland^[56], awarded the Medal for Military Merits^[57]. Eljas Erkko was affiliated with the National Progressive Party^[58].

Death and Burial

Eljas Erkko died on February 20, 1965^[5]. He died in Helsinki^[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Eljas Erkko ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[59] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[60]

FAQs

Where was Eljas Erkko born?

Eljas Erkko's place of birth was Helsinki^[2].

Where did Eljas Erkko die?

Eljas Erkko died in Helsinki^[4].

Who were Eljas Erkko's parents?

Eljas Erkko's father was Eero Erkko^[11]. Eljas Erkko's mother was Maissi Erkko^[12].

What did Eljas Erkko do for work?

Eljas Erkko worked as politician^[6], journalist^[7], and diplomat^[8].

Where did Eljas Erkko go to school?

Eljas Erkko was educated at Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu^[20].

What awards did Eljas Erkko receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 4th Class^[21], Memorial medal of the War of Liberation^[22], Memorial medal of the Winter War^[23], and Medal of Merit, First Class, of the Civil Defence^[24].