Pertti Virtaranta

Finnish linguist
Person human Q17384694
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Pertti Virtaranta

Summary

Pertti Virtaranta is a human[1]. Born in Karkku[2], he… he was born on May 20, 1918[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on July 9, 1997[5]. He worked as a linguist[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Pertti Virtaranta's place of birth was Karkku[2].
  • Pertti Virtaranta died in Helsinki[4].
  • Pertti Virtaranta was born on May 20, 1918[3].
  • Pertti Virtaranta died on July 9, 1997[5].
  • Pertti Virtaranta held citizenship in Finland[8].
  • Finnish was Pertti Virtaranta's native language[9].
  • Pertti Virtaranta's professions included linguist[6].
  • Among Pertti Virtaranta's employers was University of Helsinki[10].
  • Pertti Virtaranta received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[11].
  • Pertti Virtaranta received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[12].
  • Pertti Virtaranta received the Memorial medal of the Continuation War[13].
  • Pertti Virtaranta received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14].
  • Pertti Virtaranta received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15].
  • Pertti Virtaranta received the Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[16].
  • Pertti Virtaranta is recorded as male[17].
  • Pertti Virtaranta's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Pertti Virtaranta's Commons category is recorded as Pertti Virtaranta[19].
  • Pertti Virtaranta was part of the conflict Continuation War[20].
  • Pertti Virtaranta's family name is recorded as Virtaranta[21].
  • Pertti Virtaranta's given name is recorded as Pertti[22].
  • Pertti Virtaranta's work location is recorded as Helsinki[23].
  • Pertti Virtaranta's work location is recorded as Lund[24].
  • Pertti Virtaranta's allegiance is recorded as Finland[25].
  • Pertti Virtaranta's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[26].
  • Pertti Virtaranta's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[27].

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Origins and Family

Pertti Virtaranta's place of birth was Karkku[2]. He was born on May 20, 1918[3]. Finnish was his native language[9].

Career and Affiliations

Pertti Virtaranta's professions included linguist[6]. Among his employers was University of Helsinki[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Memorial medal of the Winter War[11], a campaign medal[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1940[30]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[12], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33]; Memorial medal of the Continuation War[13], a campaign medal[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1957[36]; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1942[39]; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15], a grade of an order[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1919[42]; and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[16], a grade of an order[43], in Sweden[44].

Death and Burial

Pertti Virtaranta died on July 9, 1997[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Pertti Virtaranta is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Pertti Virtaranta born?

Born in Karkku[2], Pertti Virtaranta…

Where did Pertti Virtaranta die?

Pertti Virtaranta died in Helsinki[4].

What did Pertti Virtaranta do for work?

Pertti Virtaranta worked as linguist[6].

What awards did Pertti Virtaranta receive?

Honors received include Memorial medal of the Winter War[11], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[12], Memorial medal of the Continuation War[13], and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31727|batch #31727]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (20)"
  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Karkku
    Instance of
    Allegiance Finland
    Participated in conflict Continuation War
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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