Kalle Päätalo

Finnish novelist (1919–2000)
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Kalle Päätalo
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Kalle Päätalo

Summary

Kalle Päätalo is a human[1]. Born in Taivalkoski[2], he… he was born on November 11, 1919[3]. He died in Tampere[4]. He died on November 20, 2000[5]. He worked as a novelist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Kalle Päätalo was born in Taivalkoski[2].
  • Kalle Päätalo's place of birth was Jokijärvi[8].
  • Kalle Päätalo died in Tampere[4].
  • Kalle Päätalo died in Tampere University Hospital[9].
  • Kalle Päätalo was born on November 11, 1919[3].
  • Kalle Päätalo died on November 20, 2000[5].
  • Kalle Päätalo's father was Herman Päätalo[10].
  • Kalle Päätalo's mother was Riitu Päätalo[11].
  • Kalle Päätalo was married to Helvi Ojala[12].
  • Kalle Päätalo held citizenship in Finland[13].
  • Finnish was Kalle Päätalo's native language[14].
  • Kalle Päätalo worked as a novelist[6].
  • A notable work attributed to Kalle Päätalo is Koillismaa[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Kalle Päätalo is Juuret Iijoen törmässä[16].
  • Kalle Päätalo received the Thanks for the Book Award[17].
  • Kalle Päätalo received the Professor[18].
  • Kalle Päätalo received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19].
  • Kalle Päätalo received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20].
  • Kalle Päätalo received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21].
  • Kalle Päätalo received the Medal of Liberty, 1st Class[22].
  • Kalle Päätalo is recorded as male[23].
  • Kalle Päätalo's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Kalle Päätalo's Commons category is recorded as Kalle Päätalo[25].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[26].
  • Kalle Päätalo's residence is recorded as Jokijärvi[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Taivalkoski[2], a municipality of Finland[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1879[30] and Jokijärvi[8], a village[31], in Finland[32]. Kalle Päätalo was born on November 11, 1919[3]. His father was Herman Päätalo[10]. His mother was Riitu Päätalo[11]. Finnish was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Kalle Päätalo's professions included novelist[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Koillismaa[15], a book series[33] and Juuret Iijoen törmässä[16], a book series[34], founded in 1971[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Thanks for the Book Award[17], a literary award[36], in Finland[37], founded in 1966[38]; Professor[18], a honorific prefix[39]; Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], a grade of an order[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1943[42]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], a grade of an order[43], in Finland[44], founded in 1919[45]; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21], a grade of an order[46], in Finland[47], founded in 1942[48]; and Medal of Liberty, 1st Class[22].

Personal Life

Among Kalle Päätalo's spouses was Helvi Ojala[12].

Death and Burial

Kalle Päätalo died on November 20, 2000[5]. Recorded place of death include Tampere[4], a big city[49], in Finland[50], founded in 1779[51] and Tampere University Hospital[9], a university hospital[52], in Finland[53], founded in 1962[54]. The cause of death was lung cancer[26].

Why It Matters

Kalle Päätalo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Kalle Päätalo born?

Kalle Päätalo was born in Taivalkoski[2].

Where did Kalle Päätalo die?

Kalle Päätalo passed away in Tampere[4].

Who were Kalle Päätalo's parents?

Kalle Päätalo's father was Herman Päätalo[10]. Kalle Päätalo's mother was Riitu Päätalo[11].

Who was Kalle Päätalo married to?

Kalle Päätalo's spouses include Helvi Ojala[12].

What did Kalle Päätalo do for work?

Kalle Päätalo worked as novelist[6].

What awards did Kalle Päätalo receive?

Honors received include Thanks for the Book Award[17], Professor[18], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], and Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . libro.fi. Retrieved . libro.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Helsingin Sanomat. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Helsingin Sanomat. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Helsingin Sanomat. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . 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. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [35] . 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. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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