Kustaa Vilkuna

Finnish ethnologist, linguist, historian and politician (1902–1980)
Person human Q3200657
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Kustaa Vilkuna

Summary

Kustaa Vilkuna is a human[1]. He was born in Nivala[2]. He was born on October 26, 1902[3]. He died in Kirkkonummi[4]. He died on April 6, 1980[5]. He worked as a politician[6], ethnologist[7], linguist[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Kustaa Vilkuna's place of birth was Nivala[2].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna died in Kirkkonummi[4].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna was born on October 26, 1902[3].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna died on April 6, 1980[5].
  • A child of Kustaa Vilkuna was Asko Vilkuna[11].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
  • Finnish was Kustaa Vilkuna's native language[14].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna worked as a politician[6].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna's professions included ethnologist[7].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna's professions included linguist[8].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna worked as a historian[9].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna held the position of Minister of Education[15].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna was employed by University of Helsinki[16].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[17].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[19].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna was a member of Finnish Antiquarian Society[20].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna was a member of Q11900283[21].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna is recorded as male[22].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna was affiliated with the Centre Party[24].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna's Commons category is recorded as Kustaa Vilkuna[25].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[26].
  • Kustaa Vilkuna was part of the conflict Winter War[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nivala[2], Kustaa Vilkuna… he was born on October 26, 1902[3]. Finnish was his native language[14].

Education

Kustaa Vilkuna's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[17]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], ethnologist[7], linguist[8], and historian[9]. Kustaa Vilkuna was employed by University of Helsinki[16]. He held the position of Minister of Education[15].

Recognition

Kustaa Vilkuna received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].

Personal Life

A child of Kustaa Vilkuna was Asko Vilkuna[11]. He was affiliated with the Centre Party[24].

Death and Burial

Kustaa Vilkuna died on April 6, 1980[5]. He died in Kirkkonummi[4].

Why It Matters

Kustaa Vilkuna ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Kustaa Vilkuna born?

Kustaa Vilkuna was born in Nivala[2].

Where did Kustaa Vilkuna die?

Kustaa Vilkuna died in Kirkkonummi[4].

What did Kustaa Vilkuna do for work?

Kustaa Vilkuna worked as politician[6], ethnologist[7], linguist[8], and historian[9].

Where did Kustaa Vilkuna go to school?

Kustaa Vilkuna was educated at University of Helsinki[17].

What awards did Kustaa Vilkuna receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Finnish Ministers database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Helsingin Sanomat. wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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