Georg Henrik von Wright

Finland Swedish philosopher, professor and member of the Academy of Finland (1916–2003)
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Georg Henrik von Wright

Summary

Georg Henrik von Wright is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], he… he was born on +1916-06-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on +2003-06-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Georg Henrik von Wright was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright died in Helsinki[4].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright was born on +1916-06-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright died on +2003-06-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
  • Swedish was Georg Henrik von Wright's native language[12].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright worked as a writer[8].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright was employed by University of Helsinki[13].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright was employed by University of Cambridge[14].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright was employed by Cornell University[15].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright was educated at University of Helsinki[16].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright was educated at Svenska normallyceum[17].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright's doctoral advisor was Eino Kaila[18].
  • A notable student of Georg Henrik von Wright was Jaakko Hintikka[19].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright received the Selma Lagerlöf Prize[20].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright received the Swedish Academy Finland Prize[21].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright received the Karl Emil Tollander Prize[22].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright received the Fellow of the British Academy[23].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright received the honorary doctor of the University of Tromso[24].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[25].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Georg Henrik von Wright was a member of British Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Georg Henrik von Wright's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on +1916-06-14T00:00:00Z[3]. Swedish was his native language[12].

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] and Svenska normallyceum[17], a normal school[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1864[34]. Georg Henrik von Wright's doctoral advisor was Eino Kaila[18]. He studied under Eino Kaila[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Employers include University of Helsinki[13], a public university[36], in Finland[37], founded in 1640[38], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[39]; University of Cambridge[14], a collegiate university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1209[42], headquartered in Cambridge[43]; and Cornell University[15], a private university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1865[46], headquartered in Ithaca[47]. A notable student of Georg Henrik von Wright was Jaakko Hintikka[19]. He supervised Jaakko Hintikka as a doctoral student[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[20], a literary award[49], in Sweden[50], founded in 1983[51]; Swedish Academy Finland Prize[21], an award[52], in Sweden[53], founded in 1966[54]; Karl Emil Tollander Prize[22], a literary award[55], in Finland[56], founded in 1913[57]; Fellow of the British Academy[23], a fellowship award[58], in United Kingdom[59]; honorary doctor of the University of Tromso[24], an award[60], in Norway[61]; and Memorial medal of the Winter War[25], a campaign medal[62], in Finland[63], founded in 1940[64].

Death and Burial

Georg Henrik von Wright died on +2003-06-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Georg Henrik von Wright ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

His notable doctoral advisees include Jaakko Hintikka[67], a philosopher[68], 1929–2015[69], of Finland[70], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[71], specialised in logic[72].

FAQs

Where was Georg Henrik von Wright born?

Born in Helsinki[2], Georg Henrik von Wright…

Where did Georg Henrik von Wright die?

Georg Henrik von Wright passed away in Helsinki[4].

What did Georg Henrik von Wright do for work?

Georg Henrik von Wright worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Georg Henrik von Wright go to school?

Georg Henrik von Wright was educated at University of Helsinki[16] and Svenska normallyceum[17].

What awards did Georg Henrik von Wright receive?

Honors received include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[20], Swedish Academy Finland Prize[21], Karl Emil Tollander Prize[22], and Fellow of the British Academy[23].

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