Simo Parpola

Finnish assyriologist (1943-)
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Simo Parpola

Summary

Simo Parpola is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], he… he was born on July 4, 1943[3]. He worked as an anthropologist[4], assyriologist[5], archaeologist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Simo Parpola was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Simo Parpola was born on July 4, 1943[3].
  • Simo Parpola was born on January 1, 1943[9].
  • Simo Parpola's father was Aatto Parpola[10].
  • Simo Parpola's mother was Taimi Mirjami[11].
  • Simo Parpola held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Simo Parpola's professions included anthropologist[4].
  • Simo Parpola worked as an assyriologist[5].
  • Simo Parpola worked as an archaeologist[6].
  • Simo Parpola worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Simo Parpola's field of work was Assyriology[13].
  • Simo Parpola was employed by University of Helsinki[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Simo Parpola is Neo-Assyrian Text Corpus Project[15].
  • Simo Parpola received the Professor of the Year[16].
  • Simo Parpola received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17].
  • Simo Parpola received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].
  • Simo Parpola was a member of Finnish Academy of Science and Letters[19].
  • Simo Parpola was a member of Academia Europaea[20].
  • Simo Parpola is recorded as male[21].
  • Simo Parpola's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Simo Parpola's family name is recorded as Parpola[23].
  • Simo Parpola's given name is recorded as Simo[24].
  • Simo Parpola's significant event is recorded as retirement[25].
  • Simo Parpola's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[26].
  • Simo Parpola's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Simo Parpola's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 4, 1943[3] and January 1, 1943[9]. His father was Aatto Parpola[10]. His mother was Taimi Mirjami[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[4], assyriologist[5], archaeologist[6], and university teacher[7]. Simo Parpola's field of work was Assyriology[13]. He was employed by University of Helsinki[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Simo Parpola is Neo-Assyrian Text Corpus Project[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Professor of the Year[16], a science award[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1984[30]; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1919[33]; and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1942[36].

Why It Matters

Simo Parpola ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Simo Parpola born?

Born in Helsinki[2], Simo Parpola…

Who were Simo Parpola's parents?

Simo Parpola's father was Aatto Parpola[10]. Simo Parpola's mother was Taimi Mirjami[11].

What did Simo Parpola do for work?

Simo Parpola worked as anthropologist[4], assyriologist[5], archaeologist[6], and university teacher[7].

What awards did Simo Parpola receive?

Honors received include Professor of the Year[16], Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Q135245660. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Q135245660. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . acadsci.fi. Retrieved . acadsci.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . ae-info.org. ae-info.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . assyriologia.fi. Retrieved . assyriologia.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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