Urho Kekkonen
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Urho Kekkonen
Summary
Urho Kekkonen is a human[1]. Born in Lepikon torppa[2], he… he died in Tamminiemi[3]. He worked as a politician[4], athletics competitor[5], lawyer[6], journalist[7], and sprinter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,269 views/month, #6,881 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Urho Kekkonen was born in Lepikon torppa[2].
- Urho Kekkonen passed away in Tamminiemi[3].
- Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].
- Urho Kekkonen's father was Juho Kekkonen[11].
- Urho Kekkonen's mother was Emilia Kekkonen[12].
- Urho Kekkonen was married to Sylvi Kekkonen[13].
- A child of Urho Kekkonen was Taneli Kekkonen[14].
- A child of Urho Kekkonen was Matti Kekkonen[15].
- Urho Kekkonen held citizenship in Finland[16].
- Urho Kekkonen held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[17].
- Finnish was Urho Kekkonen's native language[18].
- Urho Kekkonen worked as a politician[4].
- Urho Kekkonen's professions included athletics competitor[5].
- Urho Kekkonen's professions included lawyer[6].
- Urho Kekkonen's professions included journalist[7].
- Urho Kekkonen worked as a sprinter[8].
- Urho Kekkonen's professions included police officer[19].
- Urho Kekkonen held the position of President of Finland[20].
- Urho Kekkonen held the position of Prime Minister of Finland[21].
- Urho Kekkonen held the position of Minister of the Interior[22].
- Urho Kekkonen held the position of Minister of Justice of Finland[23].
- Urho Kekkonen held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland[24].
- Urho Kekkonen held the position of Speaker of the Parliament of Finland[25].
- Urho Kekkonen was educated at University of Helsinki[26].
- Urho Kekkonen received the Commander of the Order of Sports Merit[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Urho Kekkonen was born in Lepikon torppa[2]. His father was Juho Kekkonen[11]. His mother was Emilia Kekkonen[12]. Finnish was his native language[18].
Education
Urho Kekkonen's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], athletics competitor[5], lawyer[6], journalist[7], sprinter[8], and police officer[19]. Positions held include President of Finland[20], a position[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1919[30]; Prime Minister of Finland[21], a public office[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33]; Minister of the Interior[22], a position[34], in Finland[35]; Minister of Justice of Finland[23], a position[36], in Finland[37]; Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland[24], a position[38], in Finland[39]; and Speaker of the Parliament of Finland[25], a position[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1907[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of Sports Merit[27], Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary[43], Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[44], The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise[45], Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal[46], and Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class[47].
Personal Life
Urho Kekkonen was married to Sylvi Kekkonen[13]. Children include Taneli Kekkonen[14], a politician[48], 1928–1985[49], of Finland[50], awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[51] and Matti Kekkonen[15], a politician[52], 1928–2013[53], of Finland[54], awarded the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[55]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[56]. He was affiliated with the Centre Party[57].
Death and Burial
Urho Kekkonen passed away in Tamminiemi[3]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Urho Kekkonen include Paasikivi–Kekkonen doctrine[58], a foreign policy doctrine[59], in Finland[60]; Paasikiven–Kekkosentie[61], a street[62], in Finland[63], founded in 1970[64]; and Urho Kekkonen National Park[65], a national park[66], in Finland[67], founded in 1983[68].
Why It Matters
Urho Kekkonen ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,269 views/month, #6,881 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
Entities named for him include Paasikivi–Kekkonen doctrine[58], a foreign policy doctrine[59], in Finland[60]; Paasikiven–Kekkosentie[61], a street[62], in Finland[63], founded in 1970[64]; and Urho Kekkonen National Park[65], a national park[66], in Finland[67], founded in 1983[68].
FAQs
Where was Urho Kekkonen born?
Urho Kekkonen's place of birth was Lepikon torppa[2].
Where did Urho Kekkonen die?
Urho Kekkonen died in Tamminiemi[3].
Who were Urho Kekkonen's parents?
Urho Kekkonen's father was Juho Kekkonen[11]. Urho Kekkonen's mother was Emilia Kekkonen[12].
Who was Urho Kekkonen married to?
Urho Kekkonen's spouses include Sylvi Kekkonen[13].
What did Urho Kekkonen do for work?
Urho Kekkonen worked as politician[4], athletics competitor[5], lawyer[6], journalist[7], and sprinter[8].
Where did Urho Kekkonen go to school?
Urho Kekkonen was educated at University of Helsinki[26].
What awards did Urho Kekkonen receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of Sports Merit[27], Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary[43], Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[44], and The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise[45].