Matti Virkkunen

Finnish banker and diplomat (1908–1980)
Person human Q11881743
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Matti Virkkunen

Summary

Matti Virkkunen is a human[1]. Born in Kangasala[2], he… he was born on +1908-07-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Hämeenlinna[4]. He died on +1980-07-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a banker[6], policymaker[7], and diplomat[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Kangasala[2], Matti Virkkunen…
  • Matti Virkkunen died in Hämeenlinna[4].
  • Matti Virkkunen was born on +1908-07-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Matti Virkkunen died on +1980-07-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Matti Virkkunen's father was Paavo Virkkunen[9].
  • Matti Virkkunen held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Matti Virkkunen held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
  • Finnish was Matti Virkkunen's native language[12].
  • Matti Virkkunen worked as a banker[6].
  • Matti Virkkunen worked as a policymaker[7].
  • Matti Virkkunen's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Matti Virkkunen was employed by Kansallis-Osake-Pankki[13].
  • Among Matti Virkkunen's employers was Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland[14].
  • Matti Virkkunen's education included a stint at Helsinki Normal Lyceum[15].
  • Matti Virkkunen received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16].
  • Matti Virkkunen received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[17].
  • Matti Virkkunen received the Medal of Merit of the Civil Defence[18].
  • Matti Virkkunen received the Order of the Three Stars, 5th Class[19].
  • Matti Virkkunen received the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[20].
  • Matti Virkkunen received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[21].
  • Matti Virkkunen was a member of Academic Karelia Society[22].
  • Matti Virkkunen's image is recorded as Matti-Virkkunen-1951.jpg[23].
  • Matti Virkkunen is recorded as male[24].
  • Matti Virkkunen's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Matti Virkkunen's family is recorded as Snellman[26].

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Origins and Family

Matti Virkkunen was born in Kangasala[2]. He was born on +1908-07-28T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Paavo Virkkunen[9]. Finnish was his native language[12].

Education

Matti Virkkunen's education included a stint at Helsinki Normal Lyceum[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banker[6], policymaker[7], and diplomat[8]. Employers include Kansallis-Osake-Pankki[13], a commercial bank[27], in Finland[28], founded in 1889[29], headquartered in Helsinki[30] and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland[14], a foreign affairs ministry[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33], headquartered in Helsinki[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], a grade of an order[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1942[37]; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[17], a grade of an order[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1918[40]; Medal of Merit of the Civil Defence[18], an award[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1940[43]; Order of the Three Stars, 5th Class[19], a grade of an order[44], in Latvia[45], founded in 1924[46]; Knight's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[20], a grade of an order[47], in Lithuania[48]; and Memorial medal of the Winter War[21], a campaign medal[49], in Finland[50], founded in 1940[51].

Personal Life

Matti Virkkunen was affiliated with the National Coalition Party[52].

Death and Burial

Matti Virkkunen died on +1980-07-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Hämeenlinna[4].

FAQs

Where was Matti Virkkunen born?

Matti Virkkunen's place of birth was Kangasala[2].

Where did Matti Virkkunen die?

Matti Virkkunen passed away in Hämeenlinna[4].

Who were Matti Virkkunen's parents?

Matti Virkkunen's father was Paavo Virkkunen[9].

What did Matti Virkkunen do for work?

Matti Virkkunen worked as banker[6], policymaker[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Matti Virkkunen go to school?

Matti Virkkunen was educated at Helsinki Normal Lyceum[15].

What awards did Matti Virkkunen receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[17], Medal of Merit of the Civil Defence[18], and Order of the Three Stars, 5th Class[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [52] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . norssit.fi. Retrieved . norssit.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . norssit.fi. Retrieved . norssit.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . norssit.fi. Retrieved . norssit.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [22] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Uppslagsverket Finland. wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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