Oiva Ketonen

Finnish philosopher
Person human Q17381627
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Summary

Oiva Ketonen was born on January 21, 1913[1], in Teuva[2]. He died on September 3, 2000[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5].

Key Facts

  • Date of death: 2000[6]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[7], Grand Duchy of Finland[8]
  • Native language: Finnish[9]
  • Field of work: philosophy[10]
  • Employer: University of Helsinki[11]
  • Educated at: University of Helsinki[12]
  • Doctoral advisor: Rolf Nevanlinna[13]
  • Award received: Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[14], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[16], Memorial medal of the Winter War[17], Memorial medal of the Continuation War[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Oiva Ketonen[20]
  • Honorific prefix: Akateemikko[21]
  • Family name: Ketonen[22]
  • Given name: Oiva[23]
  • Work location: Helsinki[24]
  • Described by source: Writers in Finland 1945—1980[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[26]

FAQs

Where was Oiva Ketonen born?

Oiva Ketonen's place of birth was Teuva[2].

Where did Oiva Ketonen die?

Oiva Ketonen died in Helsinki[4].

What did Oiva Ketonen do for work?

Oiva Ketonen worked as a philosopher[5].

Where did Oiva Ketonen go to school?

Oiva Ketonen was educated at University of Helsinki[12].

What awards did Oiva Ketonen receive?

Honors received include Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[14], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[16], and Memorial medal of the Winter War[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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