Olavi Paavolainen

Finnish essayist, journalist, writer, and poet (1903–1964)
Person human Q4115755
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Olavi Paavolainen

Summary

Olavi Paavolainen is a human[1]. Born in Q132227659[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1903[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on July 19, 1964[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and poet[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Olavi Paavolainen was born in Q132227659[2].
  • Olavi Paavolainen died in Helsinki[4].
  • Olavi Paavolainen was born on September 17, 1903[3].
  • Olavi Paavolainen died on July 19, 1964[5].
  • Olavi Paavolainen is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].
  • Olavi Paavolainen's father was Pekka Paavolainen[10].
  • Olavi Paavolainen held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Olavi Paavolainen held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Finnish was Olavi Paavolainen's native language[13].
  • Olavi Paavolainen worked as a journalist[6].
  • Olavi Paavolainen worked as a poet[7].
  • Olavi Paavolainen received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14].
  • Olavi Paavolainen received the Eino Leino Prize[15].
  • Olavi Paavolainen received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[16].
  • Olavi Paavolainen received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[17].
  • Olavi Paavolainen is recorded as male[18].
  • Olavi Paavolainen's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Olavi Paavolainen's Commons category is recorded as Olavi Paavolainen[20].
  • Olavi Paavolainen's unmarried partner is recorded as Hertta Kuusinen[21].
  • Olavi Paavolainen was part of the conflict Winter War[22].
  • Olavi Paavolainen was part of the conflict Continuation War[23].
  • Olavi Paavolainen's family name is recorded as Paavolainen[24].
  • Olavi Paavolainen's given name is recorded as Olavi[25].
  • Olavi Paavolainen's pseudonym is recorded as Olavi Lauri[26].
  • Olavi Paavolainen's work location is recorded as Helsinki[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Q132227659[2], Olavi Paavolainen… he was born on September 17, 1903[3]. His father was Pekka Paavolainen[10]. Finnish was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and poet[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1943[30]; Eino Leino Prize[15], a literary award[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1956[33]; and Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[16], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1918[36].

Death and Burial

Olavi Paavolainen died on July 19, 1964[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Olavi Paavolainen include he medal[37], an award[38], in Finland[39], founded in 2003[40].

Why It Matters

Olavi Paavolainen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include he medal[37], an award[38], in Finland[39], founded in 2003[40].

FAQs

Where was Olavi Paavolainen born?

Olavi Paavolainen's place of birth was Q132227659[2].

Where did Olavi Paavolainen die?

Olavi Paavolainen passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Olavi Paavolainen's parents?

Olavi Paavolainen's father was Pekka Paavolainen[10].

What did Olavi Paavolainen do for work?

Olavi Paavolainen worked as journalist[6] and poet[7].

What awards did Olavi Paavolainen receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], Eino Leino Prize[15], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[16], and Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Internetowa encyklopedia PWN. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . ritarikunnat.fi. Retrieved . ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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