Heikki Haavisto

Finnish politician (1935–2022)
Person human Q4348825
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Heikki Haavisto

Summary

Heikki Haavisto is a human[1]. His place of birth was Raisio[2]. He was born on August 20, 1935[3]. He passed away in Raisio[4]. He died on July 22, 2022[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Heikki Haavisto was born in Raisio[2].
  • Heikki Haavisto died in Raisio[4].
  • Heikki Haavisto was born on August 20, 1935[3].
  • Heikki Haavisto died on July 22, 2022[5].
  • Heikki Haavisto held citizenship in Finland[9].
  • Finnish was Heikki Haavisto's native language[10].
  • Heikki Haavisto worked as a politician[6].
  • Heikki Haavisto's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Heikki Haavisto held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland[11].
  • Heikki Haavisto received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[12].
  • Heikki Haavisto received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[13].
  • Heikki Haavisto received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14].
  • Heikki Haavisto received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[15].
  • Heikki Haavisto received the Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau[16].
  • Heikki Haavisto received the Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[17].
  • Heikki Haavisto is recorded as male[18].
  • Heikki Haavisto's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Heikki Haavisto was affiliated with the Centre Party[20].
  • Heikki Haavisto's Commons category is recorded as Heikki Haavisto[21].
  • The cause of death was disease[22].
  • Heikki Haavisto's family name is recorded as Haavisto[23].
  • Heikki Haavisto's given name is recorded as Heikki[24].
  • Heikki Haavisto's given name is recorded as Johannes[25].
  • Heikki Haavisto's relative is recorded as Antero Svensson[26].
  • Heikki Haavisto's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Raisio[2], Heikki Haavisto… he was born on August 20, 1935[3]. Finnish was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Heikki Haavisto held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[12], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1942[30]; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[13], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1919[33]; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1942[36]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[15], a grade of an order[37], in Italy[38]; Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau[16]; and Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[17], a grade of an order[39], in Norway[40].

Personal Life

Heikki Haavisto was affiliated with the Centre Party[20].

Death and Burial

Heikki Haavisto died on July 22, 2022[5]. He died in Raisio[4]. The cause of death was disease[22].

Why It Matters

Heikki Haavisto ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Heikki Haavisto born?

Born in Raisio[2], Heikki Haavisto…

Where did Heikki Haavisto die?

Heikki Haavisto died in Raisio[4].

What did Heikki Haavisto do for work?

Heikki Haavisto worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

What awards did Heikki Haavisto receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[12], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[13], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[15].

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  1. [2] . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . Finnish Ministers database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Heikki, Johannes
    Relative Antero Svensson
    Sex or gender male
    Manner of death natural causes
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