Erkki Raappana

Finnish general (1893–1962)
Person human Q3267029
Erkki Raappana
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Erkki Raappana

Summary

Erkki Raappana is a human[1]. Born in Oulujoki[2], he… he was born on June 2, 1893[3]. He died in Joensuu[4]. He died on September 14, 1962[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oulujoki[2], Erkki Raappana…
  • Erkki Raappana passed away in Joensuu[4].
  • Erkki Raappana was born on June 2, 1893[3].
  • Erkki Raappana died on September 14, 1962[5].
  • Erkki Raappana's father was Juho Raappana[8].
  • Erkki Raappana held citizenship in Finland[9].
  • Erkki Raappana's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Erkki Raappana received the Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[10].
  • Erkki Raappana received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[11].
  • Erkki Raappana received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[12].
  • Erkki Raappana received the Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[13].
  • Erkki Raappana received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[14].
  • Erkki Raappana received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15].
  • Erkki Raappana is recorded as male[16].
  • Erkki Raappana's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Erkki Raappana's military branch is recorded as 27th Jäger Battalion[18].
  • Erkki Raappana's military branch is recorded as Q11870084[19].
  • Erkki Raappana's military branch is recorded as 9th Division[20].
  • Erkki Raappana's military branch is recorded as 14th Division[21].
  • Erkki Raappana's Commons category is recorded as Erkki Raappana[22].
  • Erkki Raappana's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[23].
  • Erkki Raappana's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[24].
  • Erkki Raappana's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[25].
  • Erkki Raappana's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[26].
  • Erkki Raappana's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[27].

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Origins and Family

Erkki Raappana was born in Oulujoki[2]. He was born on June 2, 1893[3]. His father was Juho Raappana[8].

Career and Affiliations

Erkki Raappana worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[10], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1941[30]; Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[11], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1919[33]; Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[12], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1918[36]; Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[13], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1918[39]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[14], a grade of an order[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1918[42]; and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15], a grade of an order[43], in Finland[44], founded in 1919[45].

Death and Burial

Erkki Raappana died on September 14, 1962[5]. He passed away in Joensuu[4].

Why It Matters

Erkki Raappana ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Erkki Raappana born?

Born in Oulujoki[2], Erkki Raappana…

Where did Erkki Raappana die?

Erkki Raappana passed away in Joensuu[4].

Who were Erkki Raappana's parents?

Erkki Raappana's father was Juho Raappana[8].

What did Erkki Raappana do for work?

Erkki Raappana worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Erkki Raappana receive?

Honors received include Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[10], Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[11], Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[12], and Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Uppslagsverket Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Uppslagsverket Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Uppslagsverket Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Uppslagsverket Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Uppslagsverket Finland. Retrieved . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Oulujoki
    Languages spoken, written or signed Finnish
    Military branch 27th Jäger Battalion, Q11870084, 9th Division +1
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