Herbert Tillander
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Summary
Herbert Tillander was born on March 19, 1909[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on April 30, 2006[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a jeweler[5], gemologist[6], and businessperson[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[9]
- Father: Alexander Theodor Tillander[10]
- Child: Ulla Tillander-Godenhjelm[11]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[12], Grand Duchy of Finland[13]
- Native language: Swedish[14]
- Position held: chief executive officer[15]
- Employer: Oy Tillander Ab[16]
- Educated at: Gemmological Association of Great Britain[17], Gemological Institute of America[18]
- Notable work: Diamond Cuts in Historic Jewellery 1381-1910[19]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21], Medal of Liberty, 1st Class[22], Memorial medal of the Winter War[23], Memorial medal of the Continuation War[24], Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25], Medal of Merit of the Civil Defence[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Family name: Tillander[28]
- Given name: Herbert[29], Erik[30]
- Work location: Helsinki[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32], Swedish[33]
FAQs
Where was Herbert Tillander born?
Herbert Tillander was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Herbert Tillander die?
Herbert Tillander died in Helsinki[4].
Who were Herbert Tillander's parents?
Herbert Tillander's father was Alexander Theodor Tillander[10].
What did Herbert Tillander do for work?
Herbert Tillander worked as a jeweler[5], gemologist[6], and businessperson[7].
Where did Herbert Tillander go to school?
Herbert Tillander was educated at Gemmological Association of Great Britain[17] and Gemological Institute of America[18].
What awards did Herbert Tillander receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21], Medal of Liberty, 1st Class[22], and Memorial medal of the Winter War[23].