Heikki A. Alikoski

Finnish astronomer (1912-1997)
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Heikki A. Alikoski

Summary

Heikki A. Alikoski is a human[1]. He was born in Oulu[2]. He was born on January 1, 1912[3]. He passed away in Turku[4]. He died on December 28, 1997[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and Esperantist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oulu[2], Heikki A. Alikoski…
  • Heikki A. Alikoski passed away in Turku[4].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski was born on January 1, 1912[3].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski was born on December 5, 1912[9].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski died on December 28, 1997[5].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski's professions included Esperantist[7].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski's field of work was astronomy[11].
  • Among Heikki A. Alikoski's employers was Iso-Heikkilä Observatory[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Heikki A. Alikoski is discoverer of asteroids[13].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[14].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski received the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski received the Medal of Merit, First Class, of the Civil Defence[17].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski is recorded as male[18].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski's residence is recorded as Turku[20].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski's family name is recorded as Alikoski[21].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski's given name is recorded as Heikki[22].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Esperanto[23].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[24].
  • Heikki A. Alikoski's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fi', 'text': 'Heikki Alikoski'}[25].

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Origins and Family

Heikki A. Alikoski was born in Oulu[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1912[3] and December 5, 1912[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and Esperantist[7]. Heikki A. Alikoski's field of work was astronomy[11]. Among his employers was Iso-Heikkilä Observatory[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Heikki A. Alikoski is discoverer of asteroids[13]. Things named for him include 1567 Alikoski[26], an asteroid[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[14], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1918[30]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33]; Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1942[36]; and Medal of Merit, First Class, of the Civil Defence[17], an award[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1940[39].

Death and Burial

Heikki A. Alikoski died on December 28, 1997[5]. He passed away in Turku[4].

Why It Matters

Heikki A. Alikoski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

He is credited with the discovery of 1508 Kemi[42], an asteroid[43] and 1512 Oulu[44], an asteroid[45]. Entities named for him include 1567 Alikoski[26], an asteroid[27].

FAQs

Where was Heikki A. Alikoski born?

Heikki A. Alikoski's place of birth was Oulu[2].

Where did Heikki A. Alikoski die?

Heikki A. Alikoski passed away in Turku[4].

What did Heikki A. Alikoski do for work?

Heikki A. Alikoski worked as astronomer[6] and Esperantist[7].

What awards did Heikki A. Alikoski receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[14], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15], Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], and Medal of Merit, First Class, of the Civil Defence[17].

What did Heikki A. Alikoski discover?

Heikki A. Alikoski is credited as discoverer of 1508 Kemi[42] and 1512 Oulu[44].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . Q138348736. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Q138348736. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Q138348736. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Q138348736. wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work discoverer of asteroids
    Given name Heikki
    Field of work astronomy
    Family name Alikoski
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