Leena Hämet-Ahti

Finnish botanist (1931-)
Person human Q5400888
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Leena Hämet-Ahti

Summary

Leena Hämet-Ahti is a human[1]. She was born in Kuusamo[2]. She was born on January 3, 1931[3]. She worked as a botanist[4], naturalist[5], lichenologist[6], and biologist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Leena Hämet-Ahti was born in Kuusamo[2].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti was born on January 3, 1931[3].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti was married to Teuvo Tapio Ahti[9].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti's professions included botanist[4].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti worked as a naturalist[5].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti's professions included lichenologist[6].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti worked as a biologist[7].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti held the position of associate professor[11].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti held the position of director[12].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti was employed by University of Helsinki[13].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti was educated at University of Helsinki[14].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti received the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti was a member of Finnish Academy of Science and Letters[16].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti is recorded as female[17].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti earned the academic degree of Master of Science[19].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti's residence is recorded as Helsinki[20].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti's given name is recorded as Leena[21].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti's given name is recorded as Raija[22].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti's described by source is recorded as Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two[23].
  • Leena Hämet-Ahti's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kuusamo[2], Leena Hämet-Ahti… she was born on January 3, 1931[3].

Education

Leena Hämet-Ahti's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[14]. She earned the academic degree of Master of Science[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[4], naturalist[5], lichenologist[6], and biologist[7]. Leena Hämet-Ahti was employed by University of Helsinki[13]. Positions held include associate professor[11], a title of authority[25] and director[12], a profession[26].

Recognition

Leena Hämet-Ahti received the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15].

Personal Life

Among Leena Hämet-Ahti's spouses was Teuvo Tapio Ahti[9].

Why It Matters

Leena Hämet-Ahti ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Leena Hämet-Ahti born?

Born in Kuusamo[2], Leena Hämet-Ahti…

Who was Leena Hämet-Ahti married to?

Leena Hämet-Ahti's spouses include Teuvo Tapio Ahti[9].

What did Leena Hämet-Ahti do for work?

Leena Hämet-Ahti worked as botanist[4], naturalist[5], lichenologist[6], and biologist[7].

Where did Leena Hämet-Ahti go to school?

Leena Hämet-Ahti was educated at University of Helsinki[14].

What awards did Leena Hämet-Ahti receive?

Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Q135245660. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . acadsci.fi. Retrieved . acadsci.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Who's who in Finland. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academic degree Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy
    Given name Leena, Raija
    Spouse Teuvo Tapio Ahti
    Employer
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