Nils Torvalds

Summary

Nils Torvalds is a human^[1]. Born in Ekenäs^[2], he… he was born on August 7, 1945^[3]. He worked as a politician^[4] and journalist^[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (625 views/month, #7,070 of 1,000,298).^[6]

Key Facts

• Nils Torvalds was born in Ekenäs^[2].
• Nils Torvalds was born on August 7, 1945^[3].
• Nils Torvalds's father was Ole Torvalds^[7].
• Nils Torvalds's mother was noble Märta Wendt^[8].
• A child of Nils Torvalds was Linus Torvalds^[9].
• A child of Nils Torvalds was Sara Torvalds^[10].
• A child of Nils Torvalds was Leo Torvalds^[11].
• A child of Nils Torvalds was Christopher Torvalds^[12].
• A child of Nils Torvalds was Alexander Torvalds^[13].
• Nils Torvalds held citizenship in Finland^[14].
• Swedish was Nils Torvalds's native language^[15].
• Nils Torvalds's professions included politician^[4].
• Nils Torvalds worked as a journalist^[5].
• Nils Torvalds held the position of Member of the European Parliament^[16].
• Nils Torvalds was employed by Yle Fem^[17].
• Nils Torvalds's education included a stint at University of Helsinki^[18].
• Nils Torvalds received the Topeliuspriset^[19].
• Nils Torvalds received the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland^[20].
• Nils Torvalds is recorded as male^[21].
• Nils Torvalds's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Nils Torvalds was affiliated with the Swedish People's Party of Finland^[23].
• Nils Torvalds's Commons category is recorded as Nils Torvalds^[24].
• Nils Torvalds's residence is recorded as Helsinki^[25].
• Nils Torvalds's family name is recorded as Torvalds^[26].
• Nils Torvalds's given name is recorded as Nils^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ekenäs^[2], Nils Torvalds… he was born on August 7, 1945^[3]. His father was Ole Torvalds^[7]. His mother was noble Märta Wendt^[8]. Swedish was his native language^[15].

Education

Nils Torvalds's education included a stint at University of Helsinki^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[4] and journalist^[5]. Nils Torvalds was employed by Yle Fem^[17]. He held the position of Member of the European Parliament^[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Topeliuspriset^[19], an award^[28], in Finland^[29], founded in 1991^[30] and Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland^[20], a grade of an order^[31], in Finland^[32], founded in 1942^[33].

Personal Life

Children include Linus Torvalds^[9], a programmer^[34], b. 1969^[35], of United States^[36], awarded the Millennium Technology Prize^[37], specialised in software engineer^[38]; Sara Torvalds^[10], b. 1971^[39], of Finland^[40]; Leo Torvalds^[11], a writer^[41], of Finland^[42]; Christopher Torvalds^[12]; and Alexander Torvalds^[13]. Nils Torvalds was affiliated with the Swedish People's Party of Finland^[23].

Why It Matters

Nils Torvalds ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (625 views/month, #7,070 of 1,000,298).^[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[43] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

FAQs

Where was Nils Torvalds born?

Nils Torvalds's place of birth was Ekenäs^[2].

Who were Nils Torvalds's parents?

Nils Torvalds's father was Ole Torvalds^[7]. Nils Torvalds's mother was noble Märta Wendt^[8].

What did Nils Torvalds do for work?

Nils Torvalds worked as politician^[4] and journalist^[5].

Where did Nils Torvalds go to school?

Nils Torvalds was educated at University of Helsinki^[18].

What awards did Nils Torvalds receive?

Honors received include Topeliuspriset^[19] and Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland^[20].