Heikki Nurmio

Finnish historian and colonel (1887-1947)
Person human Q3045603
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Heikki Nurmio

Summary

Heikki Nurmio is a human[1]. Born in Pihlajavesi[2], he… he was born on October 29, 1887[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on July 22, 1947[5]. He worked as a military historian[6], military officer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Heikki Nurmio was born in Pihlajavesi[2].
  • Heikki Nurmio died in Helsinki[4].
  • Heikki Nurmio was born on October 29, 1887[3].
  • Heikki Nurmio died on July 22, 1947[5].
  • Heikki Nurmio held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Heikki Nurmio worked as a military historian[6].
  • Heikki Nurmio worked as a military officer[7].
  • Heikki Nurmio worked as a writer[8].
  • Heikki Nurmio was educated at University of Helsinki[11].
  • Heikki Nurmio was educated at War College[12].
  • Heikki Nurmio received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[13].
  • Heikki Nurmio received the Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[14].
  • Heikki Nurmio received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15].
  • Heikki Nurmio received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].
  • Heikki Nurmio received the Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[17].
  • Heikki Nurmio received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[18].
  • Heikki Nurmio is recorded as male[19].
  • Heikki Nurmio's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Heikki Nurmio's Commons category is recorded as Heikki Nurmio[21].
  • Heikki Nurmio's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[22].
  • Heikki Nurmio was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Heikki Nurmio was part of the conflict Finnish Civil War[24].
  • Heikki Nurmio's family name is recorded as Nurmio[25].
  • Heikki Nurmio's given name is recorded as Heikki[26].
  • Heikki Nurmio's given name is recorded as Eliel[27].

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Origins and Family

Heikki Nurmio's place of birth was Pihlajavesi[2]. He was born on October 29, 1887[3].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[11], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and War College[12], a military academy[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1924[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military historian[6], military officer[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[13], a grade of an order[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1918[37]; Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[14], a grade of an order[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1918[40]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15], a grade of an order[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1918[43]; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], a grade of an order[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1919[46]; Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[17], a campaign medal[47], in Finland[48], founded in 1918[49]; and Memorial medal of the Winter War[18], a campaign medal[50], in Finland[51], founded in 1940[52].

Death and Burial

Heikki Nurmio died on July 22, 1947[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Heikki Nurmio ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Heikki Nurmio born?

Born in Pihlajavesi[2], Heikki Nurmio…

Where did Heikki Nurmio die?

Heikki Nurmio died in Helsinki[4].

What did Heikki Nurmio do for work?

Heikki Nurmio worked as military historian[6], military officer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Heikki Nurmio go to school?

Heikki Nurmio was educated at University of Helsinki[11] and War College[12].

What awards did Heikki Nurmio receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[13], Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[14], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15], and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].

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  11. [13] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed Finnish
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