Lilli Alanen

Finnish philosopher
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Lilli Alanen was born in 1941 in Pori and died on October 22, 2021, in Helsinki [1][2][2]. She was a philosopher, professor, visiting professor, and editor [2]. Her education included studies at the University of Helsinki, the University of Paris, and again at the University of Helsinki [3]. She was married to Frederick Stoutland from 1992 until his death in 2011 [4].

Alanen served as a professor at Uppsala University from 1997 to 2008 [2][5] and later held the title of professor emeritus [2]. She was recognized with an honorary doctorate [2] and was a member of several prestigious academic organizations, including Academia Europaea, the Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters, The Hume Society, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences [6][7][8][9].

Lilli Alanen

Summary

Lilli Alanen is a human[1]. She was born in Pori[2]. She was born on 1941[3]. She died in Helsinki[4]. She died on October 22, 2021[5]. She worked as a philosopher[6], professor[7], visiting professor[8], visiting professor[9], and editor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Lilli Alanen's place of birth was Pori[2].
  • Lilli Alanen died in Helsinki[4].
  • Lilli Alanen was born on 1941[3].
  • Lilli Alanen was born on October 16, 1941[12].
  • Lilli Alanen died on October 22, 2021[5].
  • Lilli Alanen's father was Harry Gullichsen[13].
  • Lilli Alanen's mother was Maire Gullichsen[14].
  • Among Lilli Alanen's spouses was Frederick Stoutland[15].
  • Lilli Alanen held citizenship in Finland[16].
  • Lilli Alanen worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Lilli Alanen worked as a professor[7].
  • Lilli Alanen's professions included visiting professor[8].
  • Lilli Alanen worked as a visiting professor[9].
  • Lilli Alanen's professions included editor[10].
  • Lilli Alanen's field of work was philosophy[17].
  • Lilli Alanen held the position of professor emeritus[18].
  • Lilli Alanen was employed by Uppsala University[19].
  • Lilli Alanen's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[20].
  • Lilli Alanen was educated at University of Paris[21].
  • Lilli Alanen was educated at University of Helsinki[22].
  • Lilli Alanen received the honorary doctorate[23].
  • Lilli Alanen was a member of Academia Europaea[24].
  • Lilli Alanen was a member of Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters[25].
  • Lilli Alanen was a member of The Hume Society[26].
  • Lilli Alanen was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Lilli Alanen's place of birth was Pori[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1941[3] and October 16, 1941[12]. Her father was Harry Gullichsen[13]. Her mother was Maire Gullichsen[14].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[20], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and University of Paris[21], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]. Lilli Alanen earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[36]. Studied under Ingmar Pörn[37], a philosopher[38], 1935–2014[39], of Finland[40]; Georg Henrik von Wright[41], a philosopher[42], 1916–2003[43], of Finland[44], awarded the Selma Lagerlöf Prize[45]; and Ferdinand Alquié[46], a philosopher[47], 1906–1985[48], of France[49], awarded the Prix Dumas-Millier[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], professor[7], visiting professor[8], and editor[10]. Lilli Alanen's field of work was philosophy[17]. She was employed by Uppsala University[19]. She held the position of professor emeritus[18].

Recognition

Lilli Alanen received the honorary doctorate[23].

Personal Life

Among Lilli Alanen's spouses was Frederick Stoutland[15].

Death and Burial

Lilli Alanen died on October 22, 2021[5]. She died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Lilli Alanen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Lilli Alanen born?

Lilli Alanen was born in Pori[2].

Where did Lilli Alanen die?

Lilli Alanen died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Lilli Alanen's parents?

Lilli Alanen's father was Harry Gullichsen[13]. Lilli Alanen's mother was Maire Gullichsen[14].

Who was Lilli Alanen married to?

Lilli Alanen's spouses include Frederick Stoutland[15].

What did Lilli Alanen do for work?

Lilli Alanen worked as philosopher[6], professor[7], visiting professor[8], visiting professor[9], and editor[10].

Where did Lilli Alanen go to school?

Lilli Alanen was educated at University of Helsinki[20], University of Paris[21], and University of Helsinki[22].

What awards did Lilli Alanen receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[23].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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