Simo Häyhä

Finnish military sniper (1905–2002)
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Simo Häyhä
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Simo Häyhä

Summary

Simo Häyhä is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rautjärvi[2]. He was born on December 17, 1905[3]. He died in Hamina[4]. He died on April 1, 2002[5]. He worked as a soldier[6], sniper[7], farmer[8], hunter[9], and dog breeder[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rautjärvi[2], Simo Häyhä…
  • Simo Häyhä died in Hamina[4].
  • Simo Häyhä was born on December 17, 1905[3].
  • Simo Häyhä died on April 1, 2002[5].
  • Simo Häyhä is buried at Ruokolahti Church[12].
  • Simo Häyhä held citizenship in Finland[13].
  • Simo Häyhä held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[14].
  • Simo Häyhä's professions included soldier[6].
  • Simo Häyhä's professions included sniper[7].
  • Simo Häyhä's professions included farmer[8].
  • Simo Häyhä worked as a hunter[9].
  • Simo Häyhä's professions included dog breeder[10].
  • Simo Häyhä received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[15].
  • Simo Häyhä received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[16].
  • Simo Häyhä received the Medal of Liberty, 1st Class[17].
  • Simo Häyhä received the Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[18].
  • Simo Häyhä received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[19].
  • Simo Häyhä's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].
  • Simo Häyhä is recorded as male[21].
  • Simo Häyhä's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Simo Häyhä's military branch is recorded as Finnish Army[23].
  • Simo Häyhä's Commons category is recorded as Simo Häyhä[24].
  • Simo Häyhä's military, police or special rank is recorded as second lieutenant[25].
  • Simo Häyhä was part of the conflict Winter War[26].
  • Simo Häyhä was part of the conflict Battle of Kollaa[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Simo Häyhä was born in Rautjärvi[2]. He was born on December 17, 1905[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6], sniper[7], farmer[8], hunter[9], and dog breeder[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[15], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1918[30]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[16], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33]; Medal of Liberty, 1st Class[17]; Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[18], a class of award[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1918[36]; and Memorial medal of the Winter War[19], a campaign medal[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1940[39].

Personal Life

Simo Häyhä's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].

Death and Burial

Simo Häyhä died on April 1, 2002[5]. He died in Hamina[4]. He is buried at Ruokolahti Church[12].

Why It Matters

Simo Häyhä has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Simo Häyhä born?

Simo Häyhä was born in Rautjärvi[2].

Where did Simo Häyhä die?

Simo Häyhä passed away in Hamina[4].

What did Simo Häyhä do for work?

Simo Häyhä worked as soldier[6], sniper[7], farmer[8], hunter[9], and dog breeder[10].

What awards did Simo Häyhä receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[15], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[16], Medal of Liberty, 1st Class[17], and Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 28d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch Finnish Army
    Military, police or special rank second lieutenant
    Svkkl authority id 0346339-Hayha-Simo-19062002
    Family name Häyhä
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