Urho Castrén

Finnish politician (1886-1965)
Person human Q1371055
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Urho Castrén

Summary

Urho Castrén is a human[1]. Born in Jyväskylä[2], he… he was born on December 30, 1886[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on March 8, 1965[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], jurist[9], and head of government[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Jyväskylä[2], Urho Castrén…
  • Urho Castrén passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Urho Castrén was born on December 30, 1886[3].
  • Urho Castrén died on March 8, 1965[5].
  • Urho Castrén's father was Johannes Castrén[12].
  • Urho Castrén held citizenship in Finland[13].
  • Urho Castrén held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[14].
  • Finnish was Urho Castrén's native language[15].
  • Urho Castrén's professions included politician[6].
  • Urho Castrén's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Urho Castrén worked as a judge[8].
  • Urho Castrén's professions included jurist[9].
  • Urho Castrén's professions included head of government[10].
  • Urho Castrén held the position of Minister of Justice of Finland[16].
  • Urho Castrén held the position of Prime Minister of Finland[17].
  • Urho Castrén held the position of President of the Supreme Administrative Court[18].
  • Urho Castrén held the position of Chancellor of Justice of Finland[19].
  • Urho Castrén held the position of justice minister[20].
  • Urho Castrén received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[21].
  • Urho Castrén received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[22].
  • Urho Castrén received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[23].
  • Urho Castrén received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].
  • Urho Castrén received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[25].
  • Urho Castrén is recorded as male[26].
  • Urho Castrén's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Urho Castrén was born in Jyväskylä[2]. He was born on December 30, 1886[3]. His father was Johannes Castrén[12]. Finnish was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], jurist[9], and head of government[10]. Positions held include Minister of Justice of Finland[16], a position[28], in Finland[29]; Prime Minister of Finland[17], a public office[30], in Finland[31], founded in 1918[32]; President of the Supreme Administrative Court[18]; Chancellor of Justice of Finland[19], a position[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1918[35]; and justice minister[20], a position[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[21], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1919[39]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[22], a grade of an order[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1919[42]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[23], a grade of an order[43], in Norway[44]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], a grade of an order[45], in Denmark[46]; and Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[25], a grade of an order[47], in Sweden[48].

Personal Life

Urho Castrén was affiliated with the National Coalition Party[49].

Death and Burial

Urho Castrén died on March 8, 1965[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Urho Castrén ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Urho Castrén born?

Urho Castrén's place of birth was Jyväskylä[2].

Where did Urho Castrén die?

Urho Castrén died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Urho Castrén's parents?

Urho Castrén's father was Johannes Castrén[12].

What did Urho Castrén do for work?

Urho Castrén worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], jurist[9], and head of government[10].

What awards did Urho Castrén receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[23], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . kho.fi. Retrieved . kho.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . okv.fi. Retrieved . okv.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . Finnish Ministers database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Tildelinger av ordener og medaljer. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Who's who in Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Who's who in Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . 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
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name → Urho, Jonas
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