Väinö Kotilainen

Finnish politician (1887-1959)
Person human Q11902071
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Väinö Kotilainen

Summary

Väinö Kotilainen is a human[1]. Born in Heinävesi[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1887[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on March 16, 1959[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Heinävesi[2], Väinö Kotilainen…
  • Väinö Kotilainen passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Väinö Kotilainen was born on February 24, 1887[3].
  • Väinö Kotilainen died on March 16, 1959[5].
  • Väinö Kotilainen held citizenship in Finland[9].
  • Väinö Kotilainen held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[10].
  • Finnish was Väinö Kotilainen's native language[11].
  • Väinö Kotilainen's professions included politician[6].
  • Väinö Kotilainen's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Väinö Kotilainen held the position of Minister of Trade and Industry[12].
  • Väinö Kotilainen received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[13].
  • Väinö Kotilainen received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[14].
  • Väinö Kotilainen received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15].
  • Väinö Kotilainen received the Medal of Merit, 2nd Class, of the Cross of Liberty[16].
  • Väinö Kotilainen received the Order of the White Star, 2nd Class[17].
  • Väinö Kotilainen was a member of White Guard[18].
  • Väinö Kotilainen is recorded as male[19].
  • Väinö Kotilainen's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Väinö Kotilainen's Commons category is recorded as Väinö Kotilainen[21].
  • Väinö Kotilainen's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[22].
  • Väinö Kotilainen was part of the conflict Finnish Civil War[23].
  • Väinö Kotilainen was part of the conflict Winter War[24].
  • Väinö Kotilainen was part of the conflict Continuation War[25].
  • Väinö Kotilainen's family name is recorded as Kotilainen[26].
  • Väinö Kotilainen's given name is recorded as Väinö[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Heinävesi[2], Väinö Kotilainen… he was born on February 24, 1887[3]. Finnish was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Väinö Kotilainen held the position of Minister of Trade and Industry[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[13], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1919[30]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[14], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1919[33]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1918[36]; Medal of Merit, 2nd Class, of the Cross of Liberty[16], a class of award[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1940[39]; and Order of the White Star, 2nd Class[17], a grade of an order[40], in Estonia[41], founded in 1936[42].

Death and Burial

Väinö Kotilainen died on March 16, 1959[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Väinö Kotilainen is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Väinö Kotilainen born?

Väinö Kotilainen was born in Heinävesi[2].

Where did Väinö Kotilainen die?

Väinö Kotilainen passed away in Helsinki[4].

What did Väinö Kotilainen do for work?

Väinö Kotilainen worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].

What awards did Väinö Kotilainen receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[13], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[14], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15], and Medal of Merit, 2nd Class, of the Cross of Liberty[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Finnish Ministers database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. 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
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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