Päivö Oksala

Finnish philologist and professor of Latin
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Päivö Oksala

Summary

Päivö Oksala is a human[1]. His place of birth was Jyväskylä[2]. He was born on August 14, 1907[3]. He died in Jyväskylä[4]. He died on December 28, 1974[5]. He worked as a philologist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9].

Key Facts

  • Päivö Oksala's place of birth was Jyväskylä[2].
  • Päivö Oksala passed away in Jyväskylä[4].
  • Päivö Oksala was born on August 14, 1907[3].
  • Päivö Oksala died on December 28, 1974[5].
  • Päivö Oksala's father was Kaarle Oksala[10].
  • A child of Päivö Oksala was Teivas Oksala[11].
  • A child of Päivö Oksala was Pellervo Oksala[12].
  • A child of Päivö Oksala was Tarkko Oksala[13].
  • Päivö Oksala held citizenship in Finland[14].
  • Päivö Oksala held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[15].
  • Finnish was Päivö Oksala's native language[16].
  • Päivö Oksala's professions included philologist[6].
  • Päivö Oksala's professions included classical philologist[7].
  • Päivö Oksala worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Päivö Oksala worked as a translator[9].
  • Päivö Oksala's field of work was classical philology[17].
  • Päivö Oksala's field of work was ancient Latin literature[18].
  • Päivö Oksala's field of work was translation from Latin[19].
  • Päivö Oksala was employed by University of Jyväskylä[20].
  • Päivö Oksala received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[21].
  • Päivö Oksala received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[22].
  • Päivö Oksala received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[23].
  • Päivö Oksala received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24].
  • Päivö Oksala received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[25].
  • Päivö Oksala received the Memorial medal of the Continuation War[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Jyväskylä[2], Päivö Oksala… he was born on August 14, 1907[3]. His father was Kaarle Oksala[10]. Finnish was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9]. Fields of work include classical philology[17], an academic discipline[27]; ancient Latin literature[18]; and translation from Latin[19]. Among Päivö Oksala's employers was University of Jyväskylä[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[21], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1918[30]; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[23], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33]; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1919[36]; Memorial medal of the Winter War[25], a campaign medal[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1940[39]; and Memorial medal of the Continuation War[26], a campaign medal[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1957[42].

Personal Life

Children include Teivas Oksala[11], a writer[43], 1936–2018[44], of Finland[45], specialised in ancient literature[46]; Pellervo Oksala[12], a philosopher[47], 1939–2025[48], of Finland[49]; and Tarkko Oksala[13], an architect[50], b. 1946[51], of Finland[52].

Death and Burial

Päivö Oksala died on December 28, 1974[5]. He passed away in Jyväskylä[4].

FAQs

Where was Päivö Oksala born?

Born in Jyväskylä[2], Päivö Oksala…

Where did Päivö Oksala die?

Päivö Oksala passed away in Jyväskylä[4].

Who were Päivö Oksala's parents?

Päivö Oksala's father was Kaarle Oksala[10].

What did Päivö Oksala do for work?

Päivö Oksala worked as philologist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], and translator[9].

What awards did Päivö Oksala receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[21], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[22], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[23], and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Uppslagsverket Finland. wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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