Olavi Granö

Finnish geographer (1925-2013)
Person human Q5396811
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Olavi Granö

Summary

Olavi Granö is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], he… he was born on May 27, 1925[3]. He died in Turku[4]. He died on April 19, 2013[5]. He worked as a geographer[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Olavi Granö's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
  • Olavi Granö passed away in Turku[4].
  • Olavi Granö was born on May 27, 1925[3].
  • Olavi Granö died on April 19, 2013[5].
  • Olavi Granö's father was Johannes Gabriel Granö[8].
  • Olavi Granö held citizenship in Finland[9].
  • Finnish was Olavi Granö's native language[10].
  • Olavi Granö worked as a geographer[6].
  • Olavi Granö's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Olavi Granö's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[11].
  • Olavi Granö received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12].
  • Olavi Granö received the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 3rd Class[13].
  • Olavi Granö was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[14].
  • Olavi Granö was a member of Academia Europaea[15].
  • Olavi Granö was a member of Finnish Academy of Science and Letters[16].
  • Olavi Granö is recorded as male[17].
  • Olavi Granö's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Olavi Granö's family name is recorded as Granö[19].
  • Olavi Granö's given name is recorded as Olavi[20].
  • Olavi Granö's work location is recorded as Turku[21].
  • Olavi Granö's work location is recorded as Helsinki[22].
  • Olavi Granö's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[23].
  • Olavi Granö's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

Olavi Granö's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on May 27, 1925[3]. His father was Johannes Gabriel Granö[8]. Finnish was his native language[10].

Education

Olavi Granö's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6] and university teacher[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12], a grade of an order[25], in Finland[26], founded in 1919[27] and Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 3rd Class[13], a grade of an order[28], in Estonia[29], founded in 1995[30].

Death and Burial

Olavi Granö died on April 19, 2013[5]. He died in Turku[4].

FAQs

Where was Olavi Granö born?

Olavi Granö was born in Helsinki[2].

Where did Olavi Granö die?

Olavi Granö died in Turku[4].

Who were Olavi Granö's parents?

Olavi Granö's father was Johannes Gabriel Granö[8].

What did Olavi Granö do for work?

Olavi Granö worked as geographer[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Olavi Granö go to school?

Olavi Granö was educated at University of Helsinki[11].

What awards did Olavi Granö receive?

Honors received include Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12] and Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 3rd Class[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . ritarikunnat.fi. Retrieved . ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . president.ee. Retrieved . president.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . ae-info.org. ae-info.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Uppslagsverket Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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