Harry Waris

Finnish botanist (1893-1973)
Person human Q11861663
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Harry Waris

Summary

Harry Waris is a human[1]. Born in Saarijärvi[2], he… he was born on May 5, 1893[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on November 22, 1973[5]. He worked as a botanist[6] and professor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saarijärvi[2], Harry Waris…
  • Harry Waris passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Harry Waris was born on May 5, 1893[3].
  • Harry Waris was born on January 1, 1893[9].
  • Harry Waris died on November 22, 1973[5].
  • Harry Waris died on January 1, 1973[10].
  • Harry Waris's father was Eliel Jonathan Warén[11].
  • Harry Waris held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Harry Waris worked as a botanist[6].
  • Harry Waris's professions included professor[7].
  • Harry Waris's field of work was botany[13].
  • Harry Waris held the position of rector[14].
  • Among Harry Waris's employers was University of Helsinki[15].
  • Among Harry Waris's employers was University of Turku[16].
  • Harry Waris's education included a stint at Helsinki Normal Lyceum[17].
  • Harry Waris received the Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[18].
  • Harry Waris received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19].
  • Harry Waris received the Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[20].
  • Harry Waris received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[21].
  • Harry Waris is recorded as male[22].
  • Harry Waris's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Harry Waris's family name is recorded as Waris[24].
  • Harry Waris's given name is recorded as Harry[25].
  • Harry Waris's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Harry Waris's sibling is recorded as Matti Warén[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saarijärvi[2], Harry Waris… Recorded date of birth include May 5, 1893[3] and January 1, 1893[9]. His father was Eliel Jonathan Warén[11].

Education

Harry Waris's education included a stint at Helsinki Normal Lyceum[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6] and professor[7]. Harry Waris's field of work was botany[13]. Employers include University of Helsinki[15], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and University of Turku[16], a public university[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1920[34]. He held the position of rector[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[18], a class of award[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1918[37]; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], a grade of an order[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1942[40]; Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[20], a campaign medal[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1918[43]; and Memorial medal of the Winter War[21], a campaign medal[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1940[46].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 22, 1973[5] and January 1, 1973[10]. Harry Waris died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Waris ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Harry Waris born?

Born in Saarijärvi[2], Harry Waris…

Where did Harry Waris die?

Harry Waris died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Harry Waris's parents?

Harry Waris's father was Eliel Jonathan Warén[11].

What did Harry Waris do for work?

Harry Waris worked as botanist[6] and professor[7].

Where did Harry Waris go to school?

Harry Waris was educated at Helsinki Normal Lyceum[17].

What awards did Harry Waris receive?

Honors received include Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[18], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[20], and Memorial medal of the Winter War[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Vem och vad? Biografisk handbok 1967. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Vem och vad? Biografisk handbok 1967. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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