Pekka Nuorteva

Finnish biologist, professor (1926-2022)
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Summary

Pekka Nuorteva was born on November 24, 1926[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on April 15, 2022[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], ornithologist[6], entomologist[7], biologist[8], and philosopher[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: November 26, 1926[11]
  • Father: Väinö Albert Nuorteva[12]
  • Child: Jussi Nuorteva[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[14]
  • Native language: Finnish[15]
  • Field of work: environmental protection[16], biology[17], limnology[18], entomology[19], philosophy[20]
  • Employer: University of Helsinki[21]
  • Award received: Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[22], Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Family name: Nuorteva[25]
  • Given name: Pekka[26], Olavi[27]
  • Work location: Helsinki[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[29], German[30], English[31]
  • Sibling: Matti Nuorteva[32]

FAQs

Where was Pekka Nuorteva born?

Pekka Nuorteva's place of birth was Helsinki[2].

Where did Pekka Nuorteva die?

Pekka Nuorteva passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Pekka Nuorteva's parents?

Pekka Nuorteva's father was Väinö Albert Nuorteva[12].

What did Pekka Nuorteva do for work?

Pekka Nuorteva worked as a zoologist[5], ornithologist[6], entomologist[7], biologist[8], and philosopher[9].

What awards did Pekka Nuorteva receive?

Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[22] and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23].

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  1. [2] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . ZOBODAT. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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