Ruben Lagus

Finnish major general (1896–1959)
Person human Q2575479
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Ruben Lagus

Summary

Ruben Lagus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hämeenkoski[2]. He was born on October 12, 1896[3]. He died in Lohja[4]. He died on July 5, 1959[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ruben Lagus was born in Hämeenkoski[2].
  • Ruben Lagus died in Lohja[4].
  • Ruben Lagus was born on October 12, 1896[3].
  • Ruben Lagus died on July 5, 1959[5].
  • Ruben Lagus is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[8].
  • Ruben Lagus's father was Alexander Gabriel Lagus[9].
  • Ruben Lagus held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Ruben Lagus held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
  • Swedish was Ruben Lagus's native language[12].
  • Ruben Lagus worked as a military officer[6].
  • Ruben Lagus held the position of commanding officer[13].
  • Ruben Lagus held the position of commanding officer[14].
  • Ruben Lagus held the position of commanding officer[15].
  • Ruben Lagus's education included a stint at Läroverket för gossar och flickor[16].
  • Ruben Lagus's education included a stint at War College[17].
  • Ruben Lagus received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18].
  • Ruben Lagus received the Eastern Medal[19].
  • Ruben Lagus received the Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[20].
  • Ruben Lagus received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[21].
  • Ruben Lagus received the Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[22].
  • Ruben Lagus received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[23].
  • Ruben Lagus is recorded as male[24].
  • Ruben Lagus's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ruben Lagus's Commons category is recorded as Ruben Lagus[26].
  • Ruben Lagus's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[27].

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Origins and Family

Ruben Lagus was born in Hämeenkoski[2]. He was born on October 12, 1896[3]. His father was Alexander Gabriel Lagus[9]. Swedish was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Läroverket för gossar och flickor[16], a läroverk[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1883[30] and War College[17], a military academy[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1924[33].

Career and Affiliations

Ruben Lagus worked as a military officer[6]. Positions held include commanding officer[13], a military position[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], a grade of an order[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1919[37]; Eastern Medal[19], a campaign medal[38], in Nazi Germany[39], founded in 1942[40]; Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[20], a grade of an order[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1941[43]; Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[21], a grade of an order[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1919[46]; Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[22], a campaign medal[47], in Finland[48], founded in 1918[49]; and Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[23], a grade of an order[50], in Finland[51], founded in 1918[52].

Death and Burial

Ruben Lagus died on July 5, 1959[5]. He died in Lohja[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[53]. Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Ruben Lagus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Ruben Lagus born?

Ruben Lagus's place of birth was Hämeenkoski[2].

Where did Ruben Lagus die?

Ruben Lagus passed away in Lohja[4].

Who were Ruben Lagus's parents?

Ruben Lagus's father was Alexander Gabriel Lagus[9].

What did Ruben Lagus do for work?

Ruben Lagus worked as military officer[6].

Where did Ruben Lagus go to school?

Ruben Lagus was educated at Läroverket för gossar och flickor[16] and War College[17].

What awards did Ruben Lagus receive?

Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], Eastern Medal[19], Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[20], and Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[21].

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  7. [25] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [12] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . mannerheim-ristinritarit.fi. Retrieved . mannerheim-ristinritarit.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . mannerheim-ristinritarit.fi. Retrieved . mannerheim-ristinritarit.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Q116480784. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . mannerheim-ristinritarit.fi. Retrieved . mannerheim-ristinritarit.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Q119692046. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [53] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  25. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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