Riho Grünthal

Finnish linguist and professor (born 1964)
Person human Q16911755
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Riho Grünthal

Summary

Riho Grünthal is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on May 22, 1964[3]. He worked as a university teacher[4] and linguist[5]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Helsinki[2], Riho Grünthal…
  • Riho Grünthal was born on May 22, 1964[3].
  • Riho Grünthal's father was Veljo Tõll Villem Grünthal/Ridala[7].
  • Riho Grünthal held citizenship in Finland[8].
  • Riho Grünthal's professions included university teacher[4].
  • Riho Grünthal's professions included linguist[5].
  • Among Riho Grünthal's employers was University of Helsinki[9].
  • Riho Grünthal's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[10].
  • Riho Grünthal received the honorary doctor of the University of Tartu[11].
  • Riho Grünthal received the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 4th Class[12].
  • Riho Grünthal is recorded as male[13].
  • Riho Grünthal's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Riho Grünthal's family name is recorded as Grünthal[15].
  • Riho Grünthal's given name is recorded as Riho[16].
  • Riho Grünthal's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[17].
  • Riho Grünthal's sibling is recorded as Kaja Kunnas[18].

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Origins and Family

Riho Grünthal's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on May 22, 1964[3]. His father was Veljo Tõll Villem Grünthal/Ridala[7].

Education

Riho Grünthal was educated at University of Helsinki[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[4] and linguist[5]. Among Riho Grünthal's employers was University of Helsinki[9].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Tartu[11], an award[19], in Estonia[20] and Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 4th Class[12], a grade of an order[21], in Estonia[22], founded in 1995[23].

Why It Matters

Riho Grünthal is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

Where was Riho Grünthal born?

Riho Grünthal was born in Helsinki[2].

Who were Riho Grünthal's parents?

Riho Grünthal's father was Veljo Tõll Villem Grünthal/Ridala[7].

What did Riho Grünthal do for work?

Riho Grünthal worked as university teacher[4] and linguist[5].

Where did Riho Grünthal go to school?

Riho Grünthal was educated at University of Helsinki[10].

What awards did Riho Grünthal receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Tartu[11] and Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 4th Class[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . ut.ee. ut.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . president.ee. Retrieved . president.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Retrieved . 375humanistia.helsinki.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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