Emil Wikström
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Summary
Emil Wikström was born on April 13, 1864[1], in Turku[2]. He died on September 26, 1942[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], architect[6], and visual artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[9]
- Child: Mielikki Ivalo[10]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[11], Grand Duchy of Finland[12]
- Native language: Swedish[13]
- Educated at: Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[14]
- Notable work: Lyhdynkantajat[15]
- Award received: Ducat Prize[16], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: portrait[21]
- Commons category: Emil Wikström[22]
- Residence: Visavuori[23]
- Family name: Wikström[24]
- Given name: Emil[25]
- Work location: Visavuori[26], Helsinki[27], Turku[28]
- Relative: Kari Suomalainen[29], Yrjö Suomalainen[30]
- Student of: Carl Jahn[31], Fredrik Ahlstedt[32], Henri Chapu[33]
- Partner in business or sport: Eliel Saarinen[34]
- Described by source: Albert Edelfelt's letters[35]
- Participant in: General Art and Industrial Exposition of Stockholm[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[37], Swedish[38]
- Name in native language: Emil Wikström[39]
- Number of children: 3[40]
- Significant person: Eliel Saarinen[41], Akseli Gallen-Kallela[42]
- Sibling: Karl Gustav Wikström[43]
- Has works in the collection: Finnish National Gallery[44], HAM Helsinki Art Museum[45], Serlachius Museums[46], Turku Art Museum[47], Tampere Art Museum[48], Cygnaeus Gallery[49], Ateneum[50]
Why It Matters
Emil Wikström has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Emil Wikström born?
Emil Wikström's place of birth was Turku[2].
Where did Emil Wikström die?
Emil Wikström passed away in Helsinki[4].
What did Emil Wikström do for work?
Emil Wikström worked as a sculptor[5], architect[6], and visual artist[7].
Where did Emil Wikström go to school?
Emil Wikström was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[14].
What awards did Emil Wikström receive?
Honors received include Ducat Prize[16], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], and Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[19].