Leif Sevón

Finnish judge (born 1941)
Person human Q3892257
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Leif Sevón

Summary

Leif Sevón is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], he… he was born on October 31, 1941[3]. He worked as a judge[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Leif Sevón was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Leif Sevón was born on October 31, 1941[3].
  • Leif Sevón held citizenship in Finland[6].
  • Swedish was Leif Sevón's native language[7].
  • Leif Sevón worked as a judge[4].
  • Leif Sevón held the position of Judge of the European Court of Justice[8].
  • Leif Sevón was educated at University of Helsinki[9].
  • Leif Sevón was educated at Svenska normallyceum[10].
  • Leif Sevón received the honorary degree[11].
  • Leif Sevón received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12].
  • Leif Sevón received the Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[13].
  • Leif Sevón received the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 3rd Class[14].
  • Leif Sevón received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[15].
  • Leif Sevón received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].
  • Leif Sevón is recorded as male[17].
  • Leif Sevón's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Leif Sevón's family name is recorded as Sevón[19].
  • Leif Sevón's given name is recorded as Leif[20].
  • Leif Sevón's work location is recorded as Helsinki[21].
  • Leif Sevón's work location is recorded as Luxembourg[22].
  • Leif Sevón's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[23].
  • Leif Sevón's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[24].

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Origins and Family

Leif Sevón's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on October 31, 1941[3]. Swedish was his native language[7].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[9], a public university[25], in Finland[26], founded in 1640[27], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[28] and Svenska normallyceum[10], a normal school[29], in Finland[30], founded in 1864[31].

Career and Affiliations

Leif Sevón's professions included judge[4]. He held the position of Judge of the European Court of Justice[8].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary degree[11], an award[32]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1919[35]; Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[13]; Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 3rd Class[14], a grade of an order[36], in Estonia[37], founded in 1995[38]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[15], a grade of an order[39], in Sweden[40]; and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], a grade of an order[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1919[43].

Why It Matters

Leif Sevón has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Leif Sevón born?

Leif Sevón was born in Helsinki[2].

What did Leif Sevón do for work?

Leif Sevón worked as judge[4].

Where did Leif Sevón go to school?

Leif Sevón was educated at University of Helsinki[9] and Svenska normallyceum[10].

What awards did Leif Sevón receive?

Honors received include honorary degree[11], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12], Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[13], and Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 3rd Class[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Q135245660. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . State Calendar of Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . president.ee. Retrieved . president.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . State Calendar of Finland. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Q135245660. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. 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
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Leif
    Spouse Guje Sevón
    Family name Sevón
    Country of citizenship Finland
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