Klaus Waris

Finnish economist (1914-1994)
Person human Q11871974
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Klaus Waris

Summary

Klaus Waris is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], he… he was born on +1914-03-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on +1994-12-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an economist[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Klaus Waris's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
  • Klaus Waris passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Klaus Waris was born on +1914-03-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Klaus Waris died on +1994-12-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[8].
  • Klaus Waris's mother was Katri Warén-Waris[9].
  • Klaus Waris held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Klaus Waris held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
  • Swedish was Klaus Waris's native language[12].
  • Klaus Waris worked as an economist[6].
  • Klaus Waris held the position of Governor of the Bank of Finland[13].
  • Klaus Waris was educated at University of Helsinki[14].
  • Klaus Waris's education included a stint at University of Turku[15].
  • Klaus Waris received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].
  • Klaus Waris received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17].
  • Klaus Waris received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[18].
  • Klaus Waris received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[19].
  • Klaus Waris received the Medal for Military Merits[20].
  • Klaus Waris received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[21].
  • Klaus Waris was a member of Academic Karelia Society[22].
  • Klaus Waris's image is recorded as Klaus-Waris.jpg[23].
  • Klaus Waris is recorded as male[24].
  • Klaus Waris's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Klaus Waris's signature is recorded as Firma Klaus Waris.png[26].
  • Klaus Waris's ISNI is recorded as 0000000140575560[27].

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Origins and Family

Klaus Waris's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on +1914-03-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His mother was Katri Warén-Waris[9]. Swedish was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[14], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and University of Turku[15], a public university[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1920[34].

Career and Affiliations

Klaus Waris's professions included economist[6]. He held the position of Governor of the Bank of Finland[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], a grade of an order[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1919[37]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17], a grade of an order[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1942[40]; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[18], a grade of an order[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1918[43]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[19], a grade of an order[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1918[46]; Medal for Military Merits[20], a military decoration[47], in Finland[48], founded in 1977[49]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[21], a grade of an order[50], in Norway[51].

Death and Burial

Klaus Waris died on +1994-12-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Klaus Waris is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Klaus Waris born?

Born in Helsinki[2], Klaus Waris…

Where did Klaus Waris die?

Klaus Waris passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Klaus Waris's parents?

Klaus Waris's mother was Katri Warén-Waris[9].

What did Klaus Waris do for work?

Klaus Waris worked as economist[6].

Where did Klaus Waris go to school?

Klaus Waris was educated at University of Helsinki[14] and University of Turku[15].

What awards did Klaus Waris receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[18], and Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[19].

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  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
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  14. [26] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Uppslagsverket Finland. 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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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