Risto Ryti

President of Finland (1889–1956)
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Risto Ryti

Summary

Risto Ryti is a human[1]. He was born in Huittinen[2]. He was born on February 3, 1889[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on October 25, 1956[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], economist[8], and banker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,345 views/month, #7,067 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Risto Ryti was born in Huittinen[2].
  • Risto Ryti died in Helsinki[4].
  • Risto Ryti was born on February 3, 1889[3].
  • Risto Ryti died on October 25, 1956[5].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].
  • Risto Ryti was married to Gerda Ryti[12].
  • A child of Risto Ryti was Eva Saxén[13].
  • A child of Risto Ryti was Henrik Ryti[14].
  • A child of Risto Ryti was Niilo Ryti[15].
  • Risto Ryti held citizenship in Finland[16].
  • Risto Ryti held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[17].
  • Finnish was Risto Ryti's native language[18].
  • Risto Ryti's professions included politician[6].
  • Risto Ryti worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Risto Ryti worked as an economist[8].
  • Risto Ryti's professions included banker[9].
  • Risto Ryti held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[19].
  • Risto Ryti held the position of President of Finland[20].
  • Risto Ryti held the position of Prime Minister of Finland[21].
  • Risto Ryti held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[22].
  • Risto Ryti held the position of Minister of Finance[23].
  • Risto Ryti held the position of Minister of Finance[24].
  • Risto Ryti was educated at University of Oxford[25].
  • Risto Ryti was educated at Imperial Alexander University[26].
  • Risto Ryti's education included a stint at Pori Lyceum[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Huittinen[2], Risto Ryti… he was born on February 3, 1889[3]. Finnish was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at University of Oxford[25], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1096[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Imperial Alexander University[26], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1827[34]; and Pori Lyceum[27], a comprehensive school[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1879[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], economist[8], and banker[9]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Finland[19], a position[38], in Finland[39]; President of Finland[20], a position[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1919[42]; Prime Minister of Finland[21], a public office[43], in Finland[44], founded in 1918[45]; Minister of Finance[23], a position[46], in Finland[47]; and Governor of the Bank of Finland[48], a position[49], in Finland[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[51], a knighthood[52], in United Kingdom[53]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty[54]; Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle in Gold[55]; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Carol I[56]; Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir[57]; and Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[58].

Personal Life

Among Risto Ryti's spouses was Gerda Ryti[12]. Children include Eva Saxén[13], a physician[59], 1922–2009[60], of Finland[61]; Henrik Ryti[14], a politician[62], 1916–2002[63], of Finland[64]; and Niilo Ryti[15], a professor[65], 1919–1997[66], of Finland[67]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[68]. He was affiliated with the National Progressive Party[69].

Death and Burial

Risto Ryti died on October 25, 1956[5]. He died in Helsinki[4]. Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Risto Ryti ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,345 views/month, #7,067 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

FAQs

Where was Risto Ryti born?

Risto Ryti was born in Huittinen[2].

Where did Risto Ryti die?

Risto Ryti died in Helsinki[4].

Who was Risto Ryti married to?

Risto Ryti's spouses include Gerda Ryti[12].

What did Risto Ryti do for work?

Risto Ryti worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], economist[8], and banker[9].

Where did Risto Ryti go to school?

Risto Ryti was educated at University of Oxford[25], Imperial Alexander University[26], and Pori Lyceum[27].

What awards did Risto Ryti receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[51], Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty[54], Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle in Gold[55], and Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Carol I[56].

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  2. [70] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [71] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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