Erik Heinrichs

Finland Swedish general (1890-1965)
Person human Q700941
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Erik Heinrichs

Summary

Erik Heinrichs is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], he… he was born on July 21, 1890[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on November 16, 1965[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and writer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Helsinki[2], Erik Heinrichs…
  • Erik Heinrichs passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Erik Heinrichs was born on July 21, 1890[3].
  • Erik Heinrichs died on November 16, 1965[5].
  • Burial took place at Kulosaari cemetery[9].
  • Erik Heinrichs's father was Axel Heinrichs[10].
  • Erik Heinrichs's mother was Hanna Heinrichs[11].
  • Erik Heinrichs held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Erik Heinrichs held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
  • Erik Heinrichs held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Swedish was Erik Heinrichs's native language[15].
  • Erik Heinrichs's professions included military officer[6].
  • Erik Heinrichs worked as a writer[7].
  • Erik Heinrichs's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[16].
  • Erik Heinrichs was educated at École supérieure de guerre[17].
  • Erik Heinrichs was educated at Nya svenska samskolan[18].
  • Erik Heinrichs received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[19].
  • Erik Heinrichs received the Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[20].
  • Erik Heinrichs received the Karl Emil Tollander Prize[21].
  • Erik Heinrichs received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22].
  • Erik Heinrichs received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Erik Heinrichs received the Order of Michael the Brave[24].
  • Erik Heinrichs was a member of Jäger Movement[25].
  • Erik Heinrichs was a member of David Jay Perry Airport[26].
  • Erik Heinrichs is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Erik Heinrichs's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on July 21, 1890[3]. His father was Axel Heinrichs[10]. His mother was Hanna Heinrichs[11]. Swedish was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[16], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31]; École supérieure de guerre[17], a military school[32], in France[33], founded in 1876[34]; and Nya svenska samskolan[18], a coeducational school[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1888[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[19], a grade of an order[38], in Nazi Germany[39], founded in 1939[40]; Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[20], a grade of an order[41], in Latvia[42], founded in 1924[43]; Karl Emil Tollander Prize[21], a literary award[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1913[46]; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22], a grade of an order[47], in Poland[48]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[49], in France[50]; and Order of Michael the Brave[24], an order[51], in Romania[52], founded in 1916[53].

Death and Burial

Erik Heinrichs died on November 16, 1965[5]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Kulosaari cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Erik Heinrichs has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Erik Heinrichs born?

Born in Helsinki[2], Erik Heinrichs…

Where did Erik Heinrichs die?

Erik Heinrichs died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Erik Heinrichs's parents?

Erik Heinrichs's father was Axel Heinrichs[10]. Erik Heinrichs's mother was Hanna Heinrichs[11].

What did Erik Heinrichs do for work?

Erik Heinrichs worked as military officer[6] and writer[7].

Where did Erik Heinrichs go to school?

Erik Heinrichs was educated at University of Helsinki[16], École supérieure de guerre[17], and Nya svenska samskolan[18].

What awards did Erik Heinrichs receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[19], Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[20], Karl Emil Tollander Prize[21], and Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22].

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  3. [27] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [15] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Q16355181. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . mannerheim-ristinritarit.fi. Retrieved . mannerheim-ristinritarit.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  25. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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