Jaakko Jalas

Finnish botanist (1920-1999)
Person human Q4354745
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Jaakko Jalas

Summary

Jaakko Jalas is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hämeenlinna[2]. He was born on May 7, 1920[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on December 1, 1999[5]. He worked as a botanist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jaakko Jalas's place of birth was Hämeenlinna[2].
  • Jaakko Jalas passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Jaakko Jalas was born on May 7, 1920[3].
  • Jaakko Jalas died on December 1, 1999[5].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[8].
  • Jaakko Jalas's mother was Rakel Jalas[9].
  • Jaakko Jalas held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • English was Jaakko Jalas's native language[11].
  • Jaakko Jalas worked as a botanist[6].
  • Jaakko Jalas's field of work was botany[12].
  • Jaakko Jalas was employed by University of Helsinki[13].
  • Jaakko Jalas received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[14].
  • Jaakko Jalas received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15].
  • Jaakko Jalas is recorded as male[16].
  • Jaakko Jalas's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jaakko Jalas's family name is recorded as Jalas[18].
  • Jaakko Jalas's given name is recorded as Arvo[19].
  • Jaakko Jalas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Jaakko Jalas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[21].

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Origins and Family

Jaakko Jalas's place of birth was Hämeenlinna[2]. He was born on May 7, 1920[3]. His mother was Rakel Jalas[9]. English was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Jaakko Jalas's professions included botanist[6]. His field of work was botany[12]. Among his employers was University of Helsinki[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[14], a grade of an order[22], in Finland[23], founded in 1918[24] and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15], a grade of an order[25], in Finland[26], founded in 1919[27].

Death and Burial

Jaakko Jalas died on December 1, 1999[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Jaakko Jalas ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jaakko Jalas born?

Jaakko Jalas's place of birth was Hämeenlinna[2].

Where did Jaakko Jalas die?

Jaakko Jalas died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Jaakko Jalas's parents?

Jaakko Jalas's mother was Rakel Jalas[9].

What did Jaakko Jalas do for work?

Jaakko Jalas worked as botanist[6].

What awards did Jaakko Jalas receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[14] and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Arvo
    Field of work botany
    Family name Jalas
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