Kalle Virtanen

Finnish mathematician (1921-2006)
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Kalle Virtanen

Summary

Kalle Virtanen is a human[1]. He was born in Stockholm[2]. He was born on June 30, 1921[3]. He passed away in Sipoo[4]. He died on June 21, 2006[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockholm[2], Kalle Virtanen…
  • Kalle Virtanen passed away in Sipoo[4].
  • Kalle Virtanen was born on June 30, 1921[3].
  • Kalle Virtanen died on June 21, 2006[5].
  • Kalle Virtanen's father was Artturi Ilmari Virtanen[8].
  • Kalle Virtanen held citizenship in Finland[9].
  • Kalle Virtanen worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Kalle Virtanen's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Kalle Virtanen's field of work was mathematics[10].
  • Among Kalle Virtanen's employers was University of Helsinki[11].
  • Kalle Virtanen's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[12].
  • Kalle Virtanen's doctoral advisor was Pekka Myrberg[13].
  • Kalle Virtanen received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[14].
  • Kalle Virtanen is recorded as male[15].
  • Kalle Virtanen's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Kalle Virtanen supervised Jussi Väisälä as a doctoral student[17].
  • Kalle Virtanen supervised Martti Tienari as a doctoral student[18].
  • Kalle Virtanen supervised Olli Jussila as a doctoral student[19].
  • Kalle Virtanen supervised Mika Seppälä as a doctoral student[20].
  • Kalle Virtanen supervised Pekka Tukia as a doctoral student[21].
  • Kalle Virtanen supervised Rauno Aulaskari as a doctoral student[22].
  • Kalle Virtanen supervised Matti Lehtinen as a doctoral student[23].
  • Kalle Virtanen supervised Seppo Rickman as a doctoral student[24].
  • Kalle Virtanen supervised Kalevi Suominen as a doctoral student[25].
  • Kalle Virtanen supervised Tapani Kuusalo as a doctoral student[26].

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Origins and Family

Kalle Virtanen was born in Stockholm[2]. He was born on June 30, 1921[3]. His father was Artturi Ilmari Virtanen[8].

Education

Kalle Virtanen's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[12]. His doctoral advisor was Pekka Myrberg[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Kalle Virtanen's field of work was mathematics[10]. Among his employers was University of Helsinki[11]. Doctoral students include Jussi Väisälä[17], a mathematician[27], b. 1935[28], of Finland[29], specialised in mathematics[30]; Martti Tienari[18], a computer scientist[31], 1935–2013[32], of Finland[33], awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[34]; Olli Jussila[19], 1937–2008[35]; Mika Seppälä[20], a mathematician[36], 1951–2015[37], of Finland[38]; Pekka Tukia[21], a mathematician[39], b. 1950[40], of Finland[41]; and Rauno Aulaskari[22], a mathematician[42], 1948–2014[43], of Finland[44].

Recognition

Kalle Virtanen received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[14].

Death and Burial

Kalle Virtanen died on June 21, 2006[5]. He died in Sipoo[4].

FAQs

Where was Kalle Virtanen born?

Born in Stockholm[2], Kalle Virtanen…

Where did Kalle Virtanen die?

Kalle Virtanen died in Sipoo[4].

Who were Kalle Virtanen's parents?

Kalle Virtanen's father was Artturi Ilmari Virtanen[8].

What did Kalle Virtanen do for work?

Kalle Virtanen worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Kalle Virtanen go to school?

Kalle Virtanen was educated at University of Helsinki[12].

What awards did Kalle Virtanen receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Uppslagsverket Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Uppslagsverket Finland. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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