Herbert Tillander

Finnish goldsmith, jeweler and gemologist (1909-2006)
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Herbert Tillander

Summary

Herbert Tillander is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on March 19, 1909[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on April 30, 2006[5]. He worked as a jeweler[6], gemologist[7], and businessperson[8].

Key Facts

  • Herbert Tillander was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Herbert Tillander passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Herbert Tillander was born on March 19, 1909[3].
  • Herbert Tillander died on April 30, 2006[5].
  • Herbert Tillander is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].
  • Herbert Tillander's father was Alexander Theodor Tillander[10].
  • A child of Herbert Tillander was Ulla Tillander-Godenhjelm[11].
  • Herbert Tillander held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Herbert Tillander held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
  • Swedish was Herbert Tillander's native language[14].
  • Herbert Tillander's professions included jeweler[6].
  • Herbert Tillander worked as a gemologist[7].
  • Herbert Tillander worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Herbert Tillander held the position of chief executive officer[15].
  • Among Herbert Tillander's employers was Oy Tillander Ab[16].
  • Herbert Tillander's education included a stint at Gemmological Association of Great Britain[17].
  • Herbert Tillander was educated at Gemological Institute of America[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Herbert Tillander is Diamond Cuts in Historic Jewellery 1381-1910[19].
  • Herbert Tillander received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20].
  • Herbert Tillander received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21].
  • Herbert Tillander received the Medal of Liberty, 1st Class[22].
  • Herbert Tillander received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[23].
  • Herbert Tillander received the Memorial medal of the Continuation War[24].
  • Herbert Tillander received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25].
  • Herbert Tillander is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

Herbert Tillander was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on March 19, 1909[3]. His father was Alexander Theodor Tillander[10]. Swedish was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Gemmological Association of Great Britain[17], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1931[28] and Gemological Institute of America[18], a private not-for-profit educational institution[29], in United States[30], founded in 1931[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jeweler[6], gemologist[7], and businessperson[8]. Among Herbert Tillander's employers was Oy Tillander Ab[16]. He held the position of chief executive officer[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Herbert Tillander is Diamond Cuts in Historic Jewellery 1381-1910[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], a grade of an order[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1919[34]; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21], a grade of an order[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1942[37]; Medal of Liberty, 1st Class[22]; Memorial medal of the Winter War[23], a campaign medal[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1940[40]; Memorial medal of the Continuation War[24], a campaign medal[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1957[43]; and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25], a grade of an order[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1919[46].

Personal Life

A child of Herbert Tillander was Ulla Tillander-Godenhjelm[11].

Death and Burial

Herbert Tillander died on April 30, 2006[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].

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 jeweler[6], gemologist[7], and businessperson[8].

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].

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