Pentti Eskola

Finnish geologist (1883–1964)
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Pentti Eskola
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Pentti Eskola

Summary

Pentti Eskola is a human[1]. His place of birth was Honkilahti[2]. He was born on +1883-01-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on +1964-12-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Pentti Eskola's place of birth was Honkilahti[2].
  • Pentti Eskola died in Helsinki[4].
  • Pentti Eskola was born on +1883-01-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Pentti Eskola was born on +1883-01-01T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Pentti Eskola died on +1964-12-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Pentti Eskola died on +1964-01-01T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Pentti Eskola was married to Helena Syrjälä-Eskola[11].
  • Pentti Eskola held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Pentti Eskola held citizenship in Russian Republic[13].
  • Pentti Eskola held citizenship in Finland[14].
  • Pentti Eskola worked as a geologist[6].
  • Pentti Eskola's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Pentti Eskola's field of work was geology[15].
  • Among Pentti Eskola's employers was University of Helsinki[16].
  • Pentti Eskola's education included a stint at Imperial Alexander University[17].
  • Pentti Eskola received the Penrose Medal[18].
  • Pentti Eskola received the Leopold-von-Buch-Plaque[19].
  • Pentti Eskola received the Vetlesen Prize[20].
  • Pentti Eskola received the Wollaston Medal[21].
  • Pentti Eskola received the honorary member of the German Mineralogical Society[22].
  • Pentti Eskola was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23].
  • Pentti Eskola was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Pentti Eskola was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
  • Pentti Eskola was a member of National Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Pentti Eskola's image is recorded as Pentti Eskola (1883–1964).jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Honkilahti[2], Pentti Eskola… Recorded date of birth include +1883-01-08T00:00:00Z[3] and +1883-01-01T00:00:00Z[9].

Education

Pentti Eskola's education included a stint at Imperial Alexander University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Pentti Eskola's field of work was geology[15]. He was employed by University of Helsinki[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Penrose Medal[18], a science award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1927[30]; Leopold-von-Buch-Plaque[19], a science award[31], in Germany[32]; Vetlesen Prize[20], a science award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1959[35]; Wollaston Medal[21], a geology award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1831[38]; and honorary member of the German Mineralogical Society[22].

Personal Life

Pentti Eskola was married to Helena Syrjälä-Eskola[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1964-12-06T00:00:00Z[5] and +1964-01-01T00:00:00Z[10]. Pentti Eskola passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Pentti Eskola ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Pentti Eskola born?

Pentti Eskola's place of birth was Honkilahti[2].

Where did Pentti Eskola die?

Pentti Eskola passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who was Pentti Eskola married to?

Pentti Eskola's spouses include Helena Syrjälä-Eskola[11].

What did Pentti Eskola do for work?

Pentti Eskola worked as geologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Pentti Eskola go to school?

Pentti Eskola was educated at Imperial Alexander University[17].

What awards did Pentti Eskola receive?

Honors received include Penrose Medal[18], Leopold-von-Buch-Plaque[19], Vetlesen Prize[20], and Wollaston Medal[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . geosociety.org. geosociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . lamont.columbia.edu. lamont.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . geolsoc.org.uk. Retrieved . geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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