Kalevi Sorsa
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Summary
Kalevi Sorsa was born on December 21, 1930[1], in Keuruu[2]. He died on January 16, 2004[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], journalist[7], and social scientist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,648 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[11]
- Native language: Finnish[12]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Finland[13], member of the Parliament of Finland[14], Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland[15], Speaker of the Parliament of Finland[16]
- Educated at: University of Tampere[17]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[20], Cross of Merit of the War Invalides[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[24], Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[25], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Polish People's Republic[26], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[27], Grand Star of People's Friendship[28], Order of San Marino[29], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Senegal[30], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of political party: Social Democratic Party of Finland[33]
- Commons category: Kalevi Sorsa[34]
- Family name: Sorsa[35]
- Given name: Kalevi[36], Taisto[37]
- Topic's main category: Q141369809[38]
- Work location: Helsinki[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[40], French[41]
- Birth name: Taisto Kalevi Sorsa[42]
- Name in native language: Kalevi Sorsa[43]
- Significant person: Rafael Paasio[44], Willy Brandt[45]
Why It Matters
Kalevi Sorsa has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Kalevi Sorsa born?
Kalevi Sorsa was born in Keuruu[2].
Where did Kalevi Sorsa die?
Kalevi Sorsa passed away in Helsinki[4].
What did Kalevi Sorsa do for work?
Kalevi Sorsa worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], journalist[7], and social scientist[8].
Where did Kalevi Sorsa go to school?
Kalevi Sorsa was educated at University of Tampere[17].
What awards did Kalevi Sorsa receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[20], and Cross of Merit of the War Invalides[21].