Olavi Virta

Finnish singer and actor (1915–1972)
Person human Q727187
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Olavi Virta

Summary

Olavi Virta is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sysmä[2]. He was born on February 27, 1915[3]. He died in Tampere[4]. He died on July 14, 1972[5]. He worked as a singer[6], actor[7], composer[8], and recording artist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Olavi Virta's place of birth was Sysmä[2].
  • Olavi Virta died in Tampere[4].
  • Olavi Virta was born on February 27, 1915[3].
  • Olavi Virta died on July 14, 1972[5].
  • Olavi Virta is buried at Malmi cemetery[11].
  • A child of Olavi Virta was Pauli Virta[12].
  • Olavi Virta held citizenship in Finland[13].
  • Olavi Virta held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[14].
  • Finnish was Olavi Virta's native language[15].
  • Olavi Virta's professions included singer[6].
  • Olavi Virta's professions included actor[7].
  • Olavi Virta's professions included composer[8].
  • Olavi Virta's professions included recording artist[9].
  • Olavi Virta received the Finnish Music Hall of Fame[16].
  • Olavi Virta is recorded as male[17].
  • Olavi Virta's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Olavi Virta's record label is recorded as Triola[19].
  • Olavi Virta's record label is recorded as Scandia[20].
  • Olavi Virta's record label is recorded as Finnlevy[21].
  • Olavi Virta's record label is recorded as Decca[22].
  • Olavi Virta's record label is recorded as Philips Records[23].
  • Olavi Virta's record label is recorded as Warner Music Group[24].
  • Olavi Virta's discography is recorded as Olavi Virta discography[25].
  • Olavi Virta's Commons category is recorded as Olavi Virta[26].
  • Olavi Virta was part of the conflict Winter War[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sysmä[2], Olavi Virta… he was born on February 27, 1915[3]. Finnish was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], actor[7], composer[8], and recording artist[9].

Recognition

Olavi Virta received the Finnish Music Hall of Fame[16].

Personal Life

A child of Olavi Virta was Pauli Virta[12].

Death and Burial

Olavi Virta died on July 14, 1972[5]. He passed away in Tampere[4]. He is buried at Malmi cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Olavi Virta has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Olavi Virta born?

Olavi Virta's place of birth was Sysmä[2].

Where did Olavi Virta die?

Olavi Virta died in Tampere[4].

What did Olavi Virta do for work?

Olavi Virta worked as singer[6], actor[7], composer[8], and recording artist[9].

What awards did Olavi Virta receive?

Honors received include Finnish Music Hall of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . musiikkimuseofame.fi. musiikkimuseofame.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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