Paavo Rintala

Finnish theologian, writer and novelist (1930–1999)
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Paavo Rintala

Summary

Paavo Rintala is a human[1]. Born in Vyborg[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1930[3]. He died in Kirkkonummi[4]. He died on August 8, 1999[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vyborg[2], Paavo Rintala…
  • Paavo Rintala passed away in Kirkkonummi[4].
  • Paavo Rintala was born on September 20, 1930[3].
  • Paavo Rintala died on August 8, 1999[5].
  • Paavo Rintala is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].
  • Paavo Rintala held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Finnish was Paavo Rintala's native language[11].
  • Paavo Rintala worked as a journalist[6].
  • Paavo Rintala worked as a writer[7].
  • Paavo Rintala's education included a stint at Oulun Lyseon Lukio[12].
  • Paavo Rintala's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Paavo Rintala is Pojat[14].
  • Paavo Rintala received the Kalevi Jäntti Award[15].
  • Paavo Rintala received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16].
  • Paavo Rintala received the Runeberg Prize[17].
  • Paavo Rintala received the Order of the White Star, 5th Class[18].
  • Paavo Rintala is recorded as male[19].
  • Paavo Rintala's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paavo Rintala's Commons category is recorded as Paavo Rintala[21].
  • Paavo Rintala's family name is recorded as Rintala[22].
  • Paavo Rintala's given name is recorded as Paavo[23].
  • Paavo Rintala's work location is recorded as Kirkkonummi[24].
  • Paavo Rintala's work location is recorded as Helsinki[25].
  • Paavo Rintala's work location is recorded as Oulu[26].
  • Paavo Rintala's described by source is recorded as Writers in Finland 1945—1980[27].

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Origins and Family

Paavo Rintala's place of birth was Vyborg[2]. He was born on September 20, 1930[3]. Finnish was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Oulun Lyseon Lukio[12], a building[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1831[30] and University of Helsinki[13], a public university[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1640[33], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[34].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Paavo Rintala is Pojat[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Kalevi Jäntti Award[15], a literary award[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1942[37]; Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], a grade of an order[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1943[40]; Runeberg Prize[17], a literary award[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1986[43]; and Order of the White Star, 5th Class[18], a grade of an order[44], in Estonia[45], founded in 1936[46].

Death and Burial

Paavo Rintala died on August 8, 1999[5]. He passed away in Kirkkonummi[4]. Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Paavo Rintala ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47]

FAQs

Where was Paavo Rintala born?

Born in Vyborg[2], Paavo Rintala…

Where did Paavo Rintala die?

Paavo Rintala died in Kirkkonummi[4].

What did Paavo Rintala do for work?

Paavo Rintala worked as journalist[6] and writer[7].

Where did Paavo Rintala go to school?

Paavo Rintala was educated at Oulun Lyseon Lukio[12] and University of Helsinki[13].

What awards did Paavo Rintala receive?

Honors received include Kalevi Jäntti Award[15], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], Runeberg Prize[17], and Order of the White Star, 5th Class[18].

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  5. [20] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [17] . porvoo.fi. Retrieved . porvoo.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [14] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation journalist, writer
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    Occupation journalist, writer
    Country of citizenship Finland
    Family name Rintala
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