Heikki Järnefelt

Finnish botanist (1891–1963)
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Heikki Järnefelt

Summary

Heikki Järnefelt is a human[1]. He was born in Muuruvesi[2]. He was born on June 23, 1891[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on October 22, 1963[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], limnologist[7], hydrobiologist[8], university teacher[9], and botanist[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Muuruvesi[2], Heikki Järnefelt…
  • Heikki Järnefelt passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Heikki Järnefelt was born on June 23, 1891[3].
  • Heikki Järnefelt was born on January 1, 1891[11].
  • Heikki Järnefelt died on October 22, 1963[5].
  • Heikki Järnefelt died on January 1, 1963[12].
  • Heikki Järnefelt's father was Eero Järnefelt[13].
  • Heikki Järnefelt's mother was Saimi Järnefelt[14].
  • Heikki Järnefelt held citizenship in Finland[15].
  • Heikki Järnefelt's professions included biologist[6].
  • Heikki Järnefelt's professions included limnologist[7].
  • Heikki Järnefelt's professions included hydrobiologist[8].
  • Heikki Järnefelt worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Heikki Järnefelt worked as a botanist[10].
  • Heikki Järnefelt's field of work was hydrobiology[16].
  • Heikki Järnefelt's field of work was limnology[17].
  • Heikki Järnefelt's field of work was water pollution[18].
  • Heikki Järnefelt was employed by University of Helsinki[19].
  • Heikki Järnefelt was educated at University of Helsinki[20].
  • Heikki Järnefelt received the Naumann-Thienemann Medal[21].
  • Heikki Järnefelt received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[22].
  • Heikki Järnefelt received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[23].
  • Heikki Järnefelt received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[24].
  • Heikki Järnefelt received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[25].
  • Heikki Järnefelt received the Memorial medal of the Continuation War[26].

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Origins and Family

Heikki Järnefelt was born in Muuruvesi[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 23, 1891[3] and January 1, 1891[11]. His father was Eero Järnefelt[13]. His mother was Saimi Järnefelt[14].

Education

Heikki Järnefelt's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], limnologist[7], hydrobiologist[8], university teacher[9], and botanist[10]. Fields of work include hydrobiology[16], a branch of biology[27]; limnology[17], an academic discipline[28]; and water pollution[18], a pollution type[29]. Among Heikki Järnefelt's employers was University of Helsinki[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Naumann-Thienemann Medal[21], an award[30]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[22], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33]; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[23], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1918[36]; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[24], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1942[39]; Memorial medal of the Winter War[25], a campaign medal[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1940[42]; and Memorial medal of the Continuation War[26], a campaign medal[43], in Finland[44], founded in 1957[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 22, 1963[5] and January 1, 1963[12]. Heikki Järnefelt died in Helsinki[4].

FAQs

Where was Heikki Järnefelt born?

Heikki Järnefelt's place of birth was Muuruvesi[2].

Where did Heikki Järnefelt die?

Heikki Järnefelt died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Heikki Järnefelt's parents?

Heikki Järnefelt's father was Eero Järnefelt[13]. Heikki Järnefelt's mother was Saimi Järnefelt[14].

What did Heikki Järnefelt do for work?

Heikki Järnefelt worked as biologist[6], limnologist[7], hydrobiologist[8], university teacher[9], and botanist[10].

Where did Heikki Järnefelt go to school?

Heikki Järnefelt was educated at University of Helsinki[20].

What awards did Heikki Järnefelt receive?

Honors received include Naumann-Thienemann Medal[21], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[22], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[23], and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[24].

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  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [21] . limnology.org. limnology.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Place of birth Muuruvesi
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