Georg Henrik von Wright
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Summary
Georg Henrik von Wright was born on June 14, 1916[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on June 16, 2003[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (975 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Finland[9], Grand Duchy of Finland[10]
- Native language: Swedish[11]
- Ethnic group: Finland Swedes[12]
- Position held: professor[13]
- Employer: University of Helsinki[14], University of Cambridge[15], Cornell University[16]
- Educated at: University of Helsinki[17], Svenska normallyceum[18]
- Doctoral advisor: Eino Kaila[19]
- Student: Jaakko Hintikka[20]
- Award received: Selma Lagerlöf Prize[21], Swedish Academy Finland Prize[22], Karl Emil Tollander Prize[23], Fellow of the British Academy[24], honorary doctor of the University of Tromso[25], Memorial medal of the Winter War[26], Memorial medal of the Continuation War[27], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[28], Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[29], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[30], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[31], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art First Class[32], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[33]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[34], British Academy[35], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[36], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[37], Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts[38]
- Influenced by: Aristotle[39], G. E. Moore[40], Eino Kaila[41], Ludwig Wittgenstein[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Family: Von Wright[44]
- Doctoral student: Jaakko Hintikka[45]
- Commons category: Georg Henrik von Wright[46]
- Family name: Wright[47]
- Given name: Georg[48]
- Work location: Helsinki[49], Cambridge[50]
- Student of: Eino Kaila[51]
- Partner in business or sport: Rush Rhees[52]
- Described by source: Writers in Finland 1945—1980[53]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[54]
Why It Matters
Georg Henrik von Wright has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
His notable doctoral advisees include Jaakko Hintikka[57], a philosopher[58], 1929–2015[59], of Finland[60], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[61], specialised in logic[62].
FAQs
Where was Georg Henrik von Wright born?
Georg Henrik von Wright's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
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 a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7].
Where did Georg Henrik von Wright go to school?
Georg Henrik von Wright was educated at University of Helsinki[17] and Svenska normallyceum[18].
What awards did Georg Henrik von Wright receive?
Honors received include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[21], Swedish Academy Finland Prize[22], Karl Emil Tollander Prize[23], and Fellow of the British Academy[24].