Okko Kamu

Finnish conductor and violinist
Person human Q1344203
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Okko Kamu

Summary

Okko Kamu is a human[1]. He was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on March 7, 1946[3]. He worked as a conductor[4], concertmaster[5], and violinist[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Okko Kamu's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
  • Okko Kamu was born on March 7, 1946[3].
  • Okko Kamu's father was Väinö Kamu[8].
  • Among Okko Kamu's spouses was Marjatta Meritähti[9].
  • Okko Kamu was married to Arja Nieminen[10].
  • A child of Okko Kamu was Ona Kamu[11].
  • Okko Kamu held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Okko Kamu worked as a conductor[4].
  • Okko Kamu worked as a concertmaster[5].
  • Okko Kamu's professions included violinist[6].
  • Okko Kamu received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[13].
  • Okko Kamu received the Grand Knights of the Order of the Falcon‎[14].
  • Okko Kamu received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15].
  • Okko Kamu is recorded as male[16].
  • Okko Kamu's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Okko Kamu's genre is classical music[18].
  • Okko Kamu's Commons category is recorded as Okko Kamu[19].
  • Okko Kamu's family name is recorded as Kamu[20].
  • Okko Kamu's given name is recorded as Okko[21].
  • Okko Kamu's given name is recorded as Tapani[22].
  • Okko Kamu's instrument is recorded as violin[23].
  • Okko Kamu's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[24].
  • Okko Kamu's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fi', 'text': 'Okko Tapani Kamu'}[25].
  • Okko Kamu's start of work period is recorded as 1969[26].
  • Okko Kamu's sibling is recorded as Monna Kamu[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Helsinki[2], Okko Kamu… he was born on March 7, 1946[3]. His father was Väinö Kamu[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[4], concertmaster[5], and violinist[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[13], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1943[30]; Grand Knights of the Order of the Falcon‎[14], a grade of an order[31], in Iceland[32], founded in 1921[33]; and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1942[36].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marjatta Meritähti[9], a composer[37], b. 1943[38], of Finland[39], awarded the Vuoden Kiila[40], specialised in children's music[41] and Arja Nieminen[10], a ballet dancer[42], b. 1943[43], of Finland[44], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[45]. A child of Okko Kamu was Ona Kamu[11].

Why It Matters

Okko Kamu has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Okko Kamu born?

Okko Kamu's place of birth was Helsinki[2].

Who were Okko Kamu's parents?

Okko Kamu's father was Väinö Kamu[8].

Who was Okko Kamu married to?

Okko Kamu's spouses include Marjatta Meritähti[9] and Arja Nieminen[10].

What did Okko Kamu do for work?

Okko Kamu worked as conductor[4], concertmaster[5], and violinist[6].

What awards did Okko Kamu receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[13], Grand Knights of the Order of the Falcon‎[14], and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . ritarikunnat.fi. Retrieved . ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Q123438154. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . ritarikunnat.fi. Retrieved . ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 15w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Given name Okko, Tapani
    Employer Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera
    Place of birth Helsinki
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