Harri Holkeri
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Summary
Harri Holkeri was born on January 6, 1937[1], in Oripää[2]. He died on August 7, 2011[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], banker[7], and head of government[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (319 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[11]
- Native language: Finnish[12]
- Position held: member of the Parliament of Finland[13], Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo[14], Prime Minister of Finland[15], Chairperson of the National Coalition Party[16], ambassador[17], President of the United Nations General Assembly[18]
- Employer: United Nations[19]
- Educated at: University of Helsinki[20]
- Award received: Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[22], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[23], Medal for Military Merits[24], Cross of Merit of the War Invalides[25], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[26], Grand Officer of the Order of the Falcon[27], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[28], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[29], Supreme Order of the Renaissance[30], Order of Tri Shakti Patta[31], Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary[32], Cross of merit with clasp of Reservists' association[33], Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Member of political party: National Coalition Party[36]
- Commons category: Harri Holkeri[37]
- Military, police or special rank: major[38]
- Honorific prefix: valtioneuvos[39]
- Academic degree: Master of Social Science[40], Bachelor of Social Science[41]
- Family name: Holkeri[42]
- Given name: Harri[43], Hermanni[44]
- Work location: Helsinki[45], Kosovo[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[48], English[49]
- Birth name: Harri Hermanni Holkeri[50]
- Name in native language: Harri Hermanni Holkeri[51]
- Significant person: Juha Rihtniemi[52]
- Candidacy in election: 1970 Finnish parliamentary election[53], 1982 Finnish presidential election[54], 1988 Finnish presidential election[55]
Why It Matters
Harri Holkeri has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Harri Holkeri born?
Harri Holkeri was born in Oripää[2].
Where did Harri Holkeri die?
Harri Holkeri passed away in Helsinki[4].
What did Harri Holkeri do for work?
Harri Holkeri worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], banker[7], and head of government[8].
Where did Harri Holkeri go to school?
Harri Holkeri was educated at University of Helsinki[20].
What awards did Harri Holkeri receive?
Honors received include Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[22], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[23], and Medal for Military Merits[24].