Åke Gartz

Finnish politician and businessman (1888–1974)
Person human Q2336258
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Åke Gartz

Summary

Åke Gartz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on June 9, 1888[3]. He passed away in Karis[4]. He died on November 29, 1974[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Helsinki[2], Åke Gartz…
  • Åke Gartz passed away in Karis[4].
  • Åke Gartz was born on June 9, 1888[3].
  • Åke Gartz died on November 29, 1974[5].
  • Åke Gartz is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].
  • Åke Gartz held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Åke Gartz held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Swedish was Åke Gartz's native language[13].
  • Åke Gartz worked as a politician[6].
  • Åke Gartz worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Åke Gartz's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Åke Gartz held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland[14].
  • Åke Gartz received the Memorial Medal with Rose of the War of Independence[15].
  • Åke Gartz received the Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[16].
  • Åke Gartz received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17].
  • Åke Gartz received the Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[18].
  • Åke Gartz received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[19].
  • Åke Gartz received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Åke Gartz is recorded as male[21].
  • Åke Gartz's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Åke Gartz's Commons category is recorded as Åke Gartz[23].
  • Åke Gartz's honorific prefix is recorded as vuorineuvos[24].
  • Åke Gartz's family name is recorded as Gartz[25].
  • Åke Gartz's given name is recorded as Åke[26].
  • Åke Gartz's work location is recorded as Bern[27].

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Origins and Family

Åke Gartz was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on June 9, 1888[3]. Swedish was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and businessperson[8]. Åke Gartz held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Memorial Medal with Rose of the War of Independence[15]; Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[16], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1918[30]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1919[33]; Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[18], a grade of an order[34], in Sweden[35]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[19], a grade of an order[36], in Sweden[37]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[38], in Denmark[39].

Death and Burial

Åke Gartz died on November 29, 1974[5]. He died in Karis[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Åke Gartz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Åke Gartz born?

Åke Gartz's place of birth was Helsinki[2].

Where did Åke Gartz die?

Åke Gartz passed away in Karis[4].

What did Åke Gartz do for work?

Åke Gartz worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and businessperson[8].

What awards did Åke Gartz receive?

Honors received include Memorial Medal with Rose of the War of Independence[15], Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[16], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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