Hans Wind

Finnish-Swedish flying ace (1919–1995)
Person human Q1388565
Hans Wind
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Hans Wind

Summary

Hans Wind is a human[1]. He was born in Ekenäs[2]. He was born on July 30, 1919[3]. He passed away in Tampere[4]. He died on July 24, 1995[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Hans Wind was born in Ekenäs[2].
  • Hans Wind died in Tampere[4].
  • Hans Wind was born on July 30, 1919[3].
  • Hans Wind died on July 24, 1995[5].
  • Burial took place at Kalevankangas cemetery[9].
  • Hans Wind held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Swedish was Hans Wind's native language[11].
  • Hans Wind's professions included aircraft pilot[6].
  • Hans Wind's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Hans Wind's education included a stint at Hanken School of Economics[12].
  • Hans Wind received the Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[13].
  • Hans Wind received the Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[14].
  • Hans Wind received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[15].
  • Hans Wind received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[16].
  • Hans Wind received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[17].
  • Hans Wind received the Memorial medal of the Continuation War[18].
  • Hans Wind is recorded as male[19].
  • Hans Wind's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Hans Wind's military branch is recorded as Finnish Air Force[21].
  • Hans Wind's Commons category is recorded as Hans Wind[22].
  • Hans Wind's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[23].
  • Hans Wind was part of the conflict Winter War[24].
  • Hans Wind was part of the conflict Continuation War[25].
  • Hans Wind's family name is recorded as Wind[26].
  • Hans Wind's given name is recorded as Hans[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Wind's place of birth was Ekenäs[2]. He was born on July 30, 1919[3]. Swedish was his native language[11].

Education

Hans Wind's education included a stint at Hanken School of Economics[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[13], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1941[30]; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[15], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[16], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1918[36]; Memorial medal of the Winter War[17], a campaign medal[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1940[39]; Memorial medal of the Continuation War[18], a campaign medal[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1957[42]; and Iron Cross 2nd Class[43], a grade of an order[44].

Death and Burial

Hans Wind died on July 24, 1995[5]. He died in Tampere[4]. He is buried at Kalevankangas cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Hans Wind has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Hans Wind born?

Hans Wind was born in Ekenäs[2].

Where did Hans Wind die?

Hans Wind passed away in Tampere[4].

What did Hans Wind do for work?

Hans Wind worked as aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Hans Wind go to school?

Hans Wind was educated at Hanken School of Economics[12].

What awards did Hans Wind receive?

Honors received include Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[13], Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[14], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[15], and Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . 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. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [43] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Uppslagsverket Finland. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial Kalevankangas cemetery
    Languages spoken, written or signed Swedish
    Ethnic group Q726673
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