Toivo Kärki

Finnish composer (1915–1992)
Person human Q2762298
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Toivo Kärki

Summary

Toivo Kärki is a human[1]. Born in Pirkkala[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1915[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on April 30, 1992[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], and accordionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Toivo Kärki's place of birth was Pirkkala[2].
  • Toivo Kärki passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Toivo Kärki was born on December 3, 1915[3].
  • Toivo Kärki died on April 30, 1992[5].
  • Toivo Kärki is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].
  • Toivo Kärki's father was Frans Kärki[11].
  • Toivo Kärki held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Toivo Kärki held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
  • Finnish was Toivo Kärki's native language[14].
  • Toivo Kärki's professions included composer[6].
  • Toivo Kärki worked as a pianist[7].
  • Toivo Kärki worked as an accordionist[8].
  • Toivo Kärki received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15].
  • Toivo Kärki received the Finnish Music Hall of Fame[16].
  • Toivo Kärki received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[17].
  • Toivo Kärki received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[18].
  • Toivo Kärki is recorded as male[19].
  • Toivo Kärki's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Toivo Kärki's Commons category is recorded as Toivo Kärki[21].
  • Toivo Kärki was part of the conflict Winter War[22].
  • Toivo Kärki was part of the conflict Continuation War[23].
  • Toivo Kärki's family name is recorded as Kärki[24].
  • Toivo Kärki's given name is recorded as Toivo[25].
  • Toivo Kärki's given name is recorded as Pietari[26].
  • Toivo Kärki's given name is recorded as Johannes[27].

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Origins and Family

Toivo Kärki's place of birth was Pirkkala[2]. He was born on December 3, 1915[3]. His father was Frans Kärki[11]. Finnish was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], and accordionist[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1943[30]; Finnish Music Hall of Fame[16], a music hall of fame[31], in Finland[32], founded in 2018[33]; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[17], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1918[36]; and Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[18], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1918[39].

Death and Burial

Toivo Kärki died on April 30, 1992[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Toivo Kärki ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Toivo Kärki born?

Born in Pirkkala[2], Toivo Kärki…

Where did Toivo Kärki die?

Toivo Kärki died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Toivo Kärki's parents?

Toivo Kärki's father was Frans Kärki[11].

What did Toivo Kärki do for work?

Toivo Kärki worked as composer[6], pianist[7], and accordionist[8].

What awards did Toivo Kärki receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15], Finnish Music Hall of Fame[16], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[17], and Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . ritarikunnat.fi. Retrieved . ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . musiikkimuseofame.fi. musiikkimuseofame.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument accordion
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