Rut Bryk

Finnish ceramist (1916–1999)
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Rut Bryk
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Rut Bryk

Summary

Rut Bryk is a human[1]. She was born in Stockholm[2]. She was born on +1916-10-18T00:00:00Z[3]. She died in Helsinki[4]. She died on +1999-11-14T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a ceramicist[6], designer[7], and textile artist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockholm[2], Rut Bryk…
  • Rut Bryk died in Helsinki[4].
  • Rut Bryk was born on +1916-10-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Rut Bryk died on +1999-11-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Rut Bryk is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].
  • Rut Bryk's father was Felix Bryk[11].
  • Rut Bryk was married to Tapio Wirkkala[12].
  • A child of Rut Bryk was Maaria Wirkkala[13].
  • Rut Bryk held citizenship in Finland[14].
  • Rut Bryk held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[15].
  • Swedish was Rut Bryk's native language[16].
  • Rut Bryk's professions included ceramicist[6].
  • Rut Bryk's professions included designer[7].
  • Rut Bryk's professions included textile artist[8].
  • Among Rut Bryk's employers was Arabia[17].
  • Rut Bryk was educated at Aalto University[18].
  • Rut Bryk received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].
  • Rut Bryk received the doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki[20].
  • Rut Bryk received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21].
  • Rut Bryk received the Finnish State Prize for Design[22].
  • Rut Bryk received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[23].
  • Rut Bryk's image is recorded as Rut-Bryk-1950s.jpg[24].
  • Rut Bryk is recorded as female[25].
  • Rut Bryk's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Rut Bryk's ISNI is recorded as 0000000394831456[27].

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Origins and Family

Rut Bryk's place of birth was Stockholm[2]. She was born on +1916-10-18T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Felix Bryk[11]. Swedish was her native language[16].

Education

Rut Bryk's education included a stint at Aalto University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ceramicist[6], designer[7], and textile artist[8]. Rut Bryk was employed by Arabia[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1919[30]; doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki[20], an award[31], in Finland[32]; Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1943[35]; Finnish State Prize for Design[22], a class of award[36], in Finland[37]; and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[23], a grade of an order[38], in France[39].

Personal Life

Rut Bryk was married to Tapio Wirkkala[12]. A child of her was Maaria Wirkkala[13].

Death and Burial

Rut Bryk died on +1999-11-14T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in Helsinki[4]. She is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Rut Bryk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Rut Bryk born?

Rut Bryk's place of birth was Stockholm[2].

Where did Rut Bryk die?

Rut Bryk passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Rut Bryk's parents?

Rut Bryk's father was Felix Bryk[11].

Who was Rut Bryk married to?

Rut Bryk's spouses include Tapio Wirkkala[12].

What did Rut Bryk do for work?

Rut Bryk worked as ceramicist[6], designer[7], and textile artist[8].

Where did Rut Bryk go to school?

Rut Bryk was educated at Aalto University[18].

What awards did Rut Bryk receive?

Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki[20], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21], and Finnish State Prize for Design[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [25] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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