Ilkka Kanerva

Finnish politician (1948–2022)
Person human Q718650
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Ilkka Kanerva

Summary

Ilkka Kanerva is a human[1]. Born in Lokalahti[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1948[3]. He died in Turku[4]. He died on April 14, 2022[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ilkka Kanerva was born in Lokalahti[2].
  • Ilkka Kanerva passed away in Turku[4].
  • Ilkka Kanerva was born on January 28, 1948[3].
  • Ilkka Kanerva died on April 14, 2022[5].
  • Ilkka Kanerva held citizenship in Finland[9].
  • Ilkka Kanerva's professions included politician[6].
  • Ilkka Kanerva worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Ilkka Kanerva held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland[10].
  • Ilkka Kanerva held the position of municipal councillor in Finland[11].
  • Ilkka Kanerva held the position of municipal councillor in Finland[12].
  • Ilkka Kanerva held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[13].
  • Ilkka Kanerva held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[14].
  • Ilkka Kanerva held the position of Finnish Minister of Employment[15].
  • Ilkka Kanerva's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[16].
  • Ilkka Kanerva's education included a stint at University of Turku[17].
  • Ilkka Kanerva received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18].
  • Ilkka Kanerva received the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19].
  • Ilkka Kanerva received the Q11880384[20].
  • Ilkka Kanerva received the The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise[21].
  • Ilkka Kanerva received the Medal for Special Civilian Merits[22].
  • Ilkka Kanerva received the Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[23].
  • Ilkka Kanerva is recorded as male[24].
  • Ilkka Kanerva's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ilkka Kanerva was affiliated with the National Coalition Party[26].
  • Ilkka Kanerva's Commons category is recorded as Ilkka Kanerva[27].

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Origins and Family

Ilkka Kanerva's place of birth was Lokalahti[2]. He was born on January 28, 1948[3].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[16], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and University of Turku[17], a public university[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1920[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland[10], a position[35], in Finland[36]; municipal councillor in Finland[11], a position[37], in Finland[38]; member of the Parliament of Finland[13], a position[39], in Finland[40]; Finnish Minister of Employment[15], a position[41], in Finland[42]; and Chairperson of the Defence Committee of the Finnish Parliament[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], a grade of an order[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1919[46]; Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], a grade of an order[47], in Finland[48], founded in 1942[49]; Q11880384[20], a service medal[50], in Finland[51], founded in 1989[52]; The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise[21], a cross of merit[53], in Finland[54], founded in 1945[55]; Medal for Special Civilian Merits[22], an award[56], in Albania[57]; and Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[23], a grade of an order[58], in Norway[59].

Personal Life

Ilkka Kanerva was affiliated with the National Coalition Party[26].

Death and Burial

Ilkka Kanerva died on April 14, 2022[5]. He passed away in Turku[4].

Why It Matters

Ilkka Kanerva ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Ilkka Kanerva born?

Ilkka Kanerva was born in Lokalahti[2].

Where did Ilkka Kanerva die?

Ilkka Kanerva died in Turku[4].

What did Ilkka Kanerva do for work?

Ilkka Kanerva worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Ilkka Kanerva go to school?

Ilkka Kanerva was educated at University of Helsinki[16] and University of Turku[17].

What awards did Ilkka Kanerva receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], Q11880384[20], and The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise[21].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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