Päivö Oksala
Finnish philologist and professor of Latin
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Summary
Päivö Oksala was born on August 14, 1907[1], in Jyväskylä[2]. He died on December 28, 1974[3], in Jyväskylä[4]. He worked as a philologist[5], classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and translator[8].
Key Facts
- Father: Kaarle Oksala[9]
- Child: Teivas Oksala[10], Pellervo Oksala[11], Tarkko Oksala[12]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[13], Grand Duchy of Finland[14]
- Native language: Finnish[15]
- Field of work: classical philology[16], ancient Latin literature[17], translation from Latin[18]
- Employer: University of Jyväskylä[19]
- Award received: Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[20], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[21], Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[22], Memorial medal of the Winter War[23], Memorial medal of the Continuation War[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Participated in conflict: Winter War[26], Continuation War[27]
- Family name: Oksala[28]
- Given name: Päivö[29]
- Work location: Jyväskylä[30], Helsinki[31]
- Allegiance: Finland[32]
- Described by source: Writers in Finland 1945—1980[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[34], Finnish[35]
- Sibling: Tarvo Oksala[36], Ohto Oksala[37]
FAQs
Where was Päivö Oksala born?
Päivö Oksala's place of birth was Jyväskylä[2].
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[9].
What did Päivö Oksala do for work?
Päivö Oksala worked as a philologist[5], classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and translator[8].
What awards did Päivö Oksala receive?
Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[20], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[21], and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[22].