Helmut Piirimäe

Estonian historian (1930–2017)
Person human Q3737398
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Helmut Piirimäe

Summary

Helmut Piirimäe is a human[1]. Born in Uue-Põltsamaa Rural Municipality[2], he… he was born on September 6, 1930[3]. He passed away in Tartu[4]. He died on August 21, 2017[5]. He worked as a historian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Helmut Piirimäe was born in Uue-Põltsamaa Rural Municipality[2].
  • Helmut Piirimäe died in Tartu[4].
  • Helmut Piirimäe was born on September 6, 1930[3].
  • Helmut Piirimäe died on August 21, 2017[5].
  • Helmut Piirimäe is buried at Old St. John's cemetery[8].
  • Among Helmut Piirimäe's spouses was Krista Piirimäe[9].
  • A child of Helmut Piirimäe was Triinu Peters[10].
  • A child of Helmut Piirimäe was Kaarel Piirimäe[11].
  • A child of Helmut Piirimäe was Kristjan Piirimäe[12].
  • A child of Helmut Piirimäe was Pärtel Piirimäe[13].
  • Helmut Piirimäe held citizenship in Estonia[14].
  • Helmut Piirimäe's professions included historian[6].
  • Helmut Piirimäe was employed by University of Tartu[15].
  • Helmut Piirimäe's education included a stint at University of Tartu[16].
  • Helmut Piirimäe received the Big Medal of Ignatsi Jaak[17].
  • Helmut Piirimäe received the Royal Order of the Polar Star[18].
  • Helmut Piirimäe received the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[19].
  • Helmut Piirimäe received the Bengt Gottfried Forselius award[20].
  • Helmut Piirimäe was a member of Baltic Historical Commission[21].
  • Helmut Piirimäe is recorded as male[22].
  • Helmut Piirimäe's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Helmut Piirimäe's Commons category is recorded as Helmut Piirimäe[24].
  • Helmut Piirimäe's family name is recorded as Piirimäe[25].
  • Helmut Piirimäe's given name is recorded as Helmut[26].
  • Helmut Piirimäe's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Estonian[27].

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Origins and Family

Helmut Piirimäe's place of birth was Uue-Põltsamaa Rural Municipality[2]. He was born on September 6, 1930[3].

Education

Helmut Piirimäe's education included a stint at University of Tartu[16].

Career and Affiliations

Helmut Piirimäe worked as a historian[6]. Among his employers was University of Tartu[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Big Medal of Ignatsi Jaak[17], a medallion[28], in Estonia[29], founded in 1988[30]; Royal Order of the Polar Star[18], an order of chivalry[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1748[33]; Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[19], a grade of an order[34], in Estonia[35], founded in 1936[36]; and Bengt Gottfried Forselius award[20], an award[37], in Estonia[38], founded in 1991[39].

Personal Life

Helmut Piirimäe was married to Krista Piirimäe[9]. Children include Triinu Peters[10], an agronomist[40], b. 1970[41], of Estonia[42]; Kaarel Piirimäe[11], a historian[43], b. 1979[44], of Estonia[45], specialised in history[46]; Kristjan Piirimäe[12], a hydrobiologist[47], b. 1975[48], of Estonia[49]; and Pärtel Piirimäe[13], a historian[50], b. 1972[51], of Estonia[52].

Death and Burial

Helmut Piirimäe died on August 21, 2017[5]. He died in Tartu[4]. He is buried at Old St. John's cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Helmut Piirimäe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Helmut Piirimäe born?

Helmut Piirimäe was born in Uue-Põltsamaa Rural Municipality[2].

Where did Helmut Piirimäe die?

Helmut Piirimäe died in Tartu[4].

Who was Helmut Piirimäe married to?

Helmut Piirimäe's spouses include Krista Piirimäe[9].

What did Helmut Piirimäe do for work?

Helmut Piirimäe worked as historian[6].

Where did Helmut Piirimäe go to school?

Helmut Piirimäe was educated at University of Tartu[16].

What awards did Helmut Piirimäe receive?

Honors received include Big Medal of Ignatsi Jaak[17], Royal Order of the Polar Star[18], Order of the White Star, 3rd Class[19], and Bengt Gottfried Forselius award[20].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Family name Piirimäe
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