Erkki Kaila

Finnish politician and archbishop
Person human Q5389673
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Erkki Kaila

Summary

Erkki Kaila is a human[1]. His place of birth was Huittinen[2]. He was born on June 2, 1867[3]. He died in Turku[4]. He died on December 9, 1944[5]. He worked as a politician[6], theologian[7], and Lutheran pastor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Erkki Kaila was born in Huittinen[2].
  • Erkki Kaila passed away in Turku[4].
  • Erkki Kaila was born on June 2, 1867[3].
  • Erkki Kaila died on December 9, 1944[5].
  • Erkki Kaila is buried at Turku Cemetery[10].
  • Erkki Kaila was married to Anna-Maria Tallgren[11].
  • A child of Erkki Kaila was Eino Kaila[12].
  • A child of Erkki Kaila was Martti Kaila[13].
  • A child of Erkki Kaila was Kaarlo Kaila[14].
  • Erkki Kaila held citizenship in Finland[15].
  • Erkki Kaila held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[16].
  • Finnish was Erkki Kaila's native language[17].
  • Erkki Kaila is identified as part of the Finns ethnic group[18].
  • Erkki Kaila's professions included politician[6].
  • Erkki Kaila's professions included theologian[7].
  • Erkki Kaila worked as a Lutheran pastor[8].
  • Erkki Kaila held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[19].
  • Erkki Kaila held the position of Bishop of Savonlinna[20].
  • Erkki Kaila held the position of archbishop of Turku and Finland[21].
  • Erkki Kaila held the position of associate professor[22].
  • Erkki Kaila received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[23].
  • Erkki Kaila received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[24].
  • Erkki Kaila received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[25].
  • Erkki Kaila received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26].
  • Erkki Kaila received the 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Huittinen[2], Erkki Kaila… he was born on June 2, 1867[3]. He is identified as part of the Finns ethnic group[18]. Finnish was his native language[17].

Education

Academic degrees include Master of Arts[28] and Doctor of Theology[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], theologian[7], and Lutheran pastor[8]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Finland[19], a position[30], in Finland[31]; Bishop of Savonlinna[20]; archbishop of Turku and Finland[21], a position[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1817[34]; and associate professor[22], a title of authority[35].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[23], an award[36], in Sweden[37]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[24], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[25], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41]; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26], a grade of an order[42], in Finland[43], founded in 1919[44]; 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[27], a grade of an order[45], in Estonia[46]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[47], a grade of an order[48], in Finland[49], founded in 1919[50].

Personal Life

Among Erkki Kaila's spouses was Anna-Maria Tallgren[11]. Children include Eino Kaila[12], a philosopher[51], 1890–1958[52], of Finland[53], awarded the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[54], specialised in philosophy[55]; Martti Kaila[13], a psychiatrist[56], 1900–1978[57], of Finland[58], awarded the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[59]; and Kaarlo Kaila[14], a military officer[60], 1893–1968[61], of Finland[62]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[63]. He was affiliated with the National Coalition Party[64].

Death and Burial

Erkki Kaila died on December 9, 1944[5]. He passed away in Turku[4]. He is buried at Turku Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Erkki Kaila ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Erkki Kaila born?

Born in Huittinen[2], Erkki Kaila…

Where did Erkki Kaila die?

Erkki Kaila died in Turku[4].

Who was Erkki Kaila married to?

Erkki Kaila's spouses include Anna-Maria Tallgren[11].

What did Erkki Kaila do for work?

Erkki Kaila worked as politician[6], theologian[7], and Lutheran pastor[8].

What awards did Erkki Kaila receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[23], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[24], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[25], and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, theologian, Lutheran pastor
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academic degree Master of Arts, Doctor of Theology
    Given name Erkki, Erik, Erkki
    Spouse Anna-Maria Tallgren
    Family name Kaila
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