Karl-August Fagerholm

Finland Swedish politician (1901-1984)
Person human Q471307
Karl-August Fagerholm
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Karl-August Fagerholm

Summary

Karl-August Fagerholm is a human[1]. His place of birth was Siuntio[2]. He was born on December 31, 1901[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on May 22, 1984[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Siuntio[2], Karl-August Fagerholm…
  • Karl-August Fagerholm died in Helsinki[4].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm was born on December 31, 1901[3].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm died on May 22, 1984[5].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].
  • Among Karl-August Fagerholm's spouses was Judith Fagerholm[11].
  • A child of Karl-August Fagerholm was Brita Kekkonen[12].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm held citizenship in Finland[13].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[14].
  • Swedish was Karl-August Fagerholm's native language[15].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[16].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm worked as a politician[6].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm's professions included journalist[7].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm held the position of Prime Minister of Finland[17].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[18].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm held the position of President of the Nordic Council[19].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm held the position of Speaker of the Parliament of Finland[20].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm held the position of Prime Minister of Finland[21].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm held the position of Prime Minister of Finland[22].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm received the Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class[25].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm received the Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[26].
  • Karl-August Fagerholm received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl-August Fagerholm was born in Siuntio[2]. He was born on December 31, 1901[3]. He is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[16]. Swedish was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Finland[17], a public office[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1918[30]; member of the Parliament of Finland[18], a position[31], in Finland[32]; President of the Nordic Council[19], a position[33]; Speaker of the Parliament of Finland[20], a position[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1907[36]; and director general[37], a position[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24], a grade of an order[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1919[43]; Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class[25]; Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[26], a grade of an order[44], in Austria[45]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[27], a grade of an order[46], in Denmark[47]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix[48].

Personal Life

Karl-August Fagerholm was married to Judith Fagerholm[11]. A child of him was Brita Kekkonen[12]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Finland[49].

Death and Burial

Karl-August Fagerholm died on May 22, 1984[5]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Karl-August Fagerholm ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Karl-August Fagerholm born?

Karl-August Fagerholm's place of birth was Siuntio[2].

Where did Karl-August Fagerholm die?

Karl-August Fagerholm died in Helsinki[4].

Who was Karl-August Fagerholm married to?

Karl-August Fagerholm's spouses include Judith Fagerholm[11].

What did Karl-August Fagerholm do for work?

Karl-August Fagerholm worked as politician[6], journalist[7], and diplomat[8].

What awards did Karl-August Fagerholm receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24], Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class[25], and Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[26].

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  20. [23] . Q113837913. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . The orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . ritarikunnat.fi. Retrieved . ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . parlament.gv.at. Retrieved . parlament.gv.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [48] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
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  27. [3] . Proleksis Encyclopedia. Retrieved . urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Proleksis Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
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    Position held Prime Minister of Finland, member of the Parliament of Finland, President of the Nordic Council +9
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