Paavo Ravila

Finnish linguist (1902-1974)
Person human Q11886313
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Paavo Ravila

Summary

Paavo Ravila is a human[1]. He was born in Laukaa[2]. He was born on July 5, 1902[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on April 16, 1974[5]. He worked as a docent[6], philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Paavo Ravila was born in Laukaa[2].
  • Paavo Ravila passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Paavo Ravila was born on July 5, 1902[3].
  • Paavo Ravila died on April 16, 1974[5].
  • Paavo Ravila held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Paavo Ravila held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
  • Finnish was Paavo Ravila's native language[12].
  • Paavo Ravila's professions included docent[6].
  • Paavo Ravila's professions included philologist[7].
  • Paavo Ravila worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Paavo Ravila's field of work was Finnish philology[13].
  • Among Paavo Ravila's employers was University of Helsinki[14].
  • Paavo Ravila received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15].
  • Paavo Ravila received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[16].
  • Paavo Ravila received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17].
  • Paavo Ravila received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].
  • Paavo Ravila received the Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[19].
  • Paavo Ravila received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[20].
  • Paavo Ravila was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[21].
  • Paavo Ravila is recorded as male[22].
  • Paavo Ravila's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Paavo Ravila's Commons category is recorded as Paavo Ravila[24].
  • Paavo Ravila was part of the conflict Winter War[25].
  • Paavo Ravila was part of the conflict Continuation War[26].
  • Paavo Ravila's family name is recorded as Ravila[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Laukaa[2], Paavo Ravila… he was born on July 5, 1902[3]. Finnish was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include docent[6], philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Paavo Ravila's field of work was Finnish philology[13]. He was employed by University of Helsinki[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1918[30]; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[16], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1919[36]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1942[39]; Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[19], a campaign medal[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1918[42]; and Memorial medal of the Winter War[20], a campaign medal[43], in Finland[44], founded in 1940[45].

Death and Burial

Paavo Ravila died on April 16, 1974[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Paavo Ravila ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Paavo Ravila born?

Paavo Ravila was born in Laukaa[2].

Where did Paavo Ravila die?

Paavo Ravila passed away in Helsinki[4].

What did Paavo Ravila do for work?

Paavo Ravila worked as docent[6], philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Paavo Ravila receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[16], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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