Johannes Björklund

Finnish priest (1888-1962)
Person human Q5577703
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Summary

Johannes Björklund is a human[1]. Born in Oulu[2], he… he was born on September 13, 1888[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on December 17, 1962[5]. He worked as a military bishop (Finland)[6] and Lutheran pastor[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Björklund was born in Oulu[2].
  • Johannes Björklund died in Helsinki[4].
  • Johannes Björklund was born on September 13, 1888[3].
  • Johannes Björklund died on December 17, 1962[5].
  • Johannes Björklund's father was Isak August Björklund[9].
  • Johannes Björklund held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Johannes Björklund held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
  • Swedish was Johannes Björklund's native language[12].
  • Johannes Björklund's professions included military bishop (Finland)[6].
  • Johannes Björklund's professions included Lutheran pastor[7].
  • Johannes Björklund held the position of military bishop (Finland)[13].
  • Johannes Björklund received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[14].
  • Johannes Björklund received the Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[15].
  • Johannes Björklund received the Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16].
  • Johannes Björklund received the Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17].
  • Johannes Björklund received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[18].
  • Johannes Björklund's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[19].
  • Johannes Björklund is recorded as male[20].
  • Johannes Björklund's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Johannes Björklund's noble title is recorded as Sotarovasti[22].
  • Johannes Björklund's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Björklund[23].
  • Johannes Björklund was part of the conflict Winter War[24].
  • Johannes Björklund was part of the conflict Continuation War[25].
  • Johannes Björklund's family name is recorded as Björklund[26].
  • Johannes Björklund's given name is recorded as Johannes[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Björklund's place of birth was Oulu[2]. He was born on September 13, 1888[3]. His father was Isak August Björklund[9]. Swedish was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military bishop (Finland)[6] and Lutheran pastor[7]. Johannes Björklund held the position of military bishop (Finland)[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[14], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1919[30]; Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[15], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33]; Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1942[36]; Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1919[39]; and Memorial medal of the Winter War[18], a campaign medal[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1940[42].

Personal Life

Johannes Björklund's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[19].

Death and Burial

Johannes Björklund died on December 17, 1962[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Johannes Björklund is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Björklund born?

Johannes Björklund was born in Oulu[2].

Where did Johannes Björklund die?

Johannes Björklund died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Johannes Björklund's parents?

Johannes Björklund's father was Isak August Björklund[9].

What did Johannes Björklund do for work?

Johannes Björklund worked as military bishop (Finland)[6] and Lutheran pastor[7].

What awards did Johannes Björklund receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[14], Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[15], Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], and Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Finnish, Swedish
    Award received → Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star, Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class, Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland +2
    Family name → Björklund
    Uppslagsverket finland id → BjoerklundJohannes
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