Väinö Leskinen

Finnish politician and swimmer (1917–1972)
Person human Q922901
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Väinö Leskinen

Summary

Väinö Leskinen is a human[1]. He was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on March 8, 1917[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on March 8, 1972[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and swimmer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Väinö Leskinen's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
  • Väinö Leskinen died in Helsinki[4].
  • Väinö Leskinen was born on March 8, 1917[3].
  • Väinö Leskinen died on March 8, 1972[5].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].
  • Among Väinö Leskinen's spouses was Margit Leskinen[10].
  • Väinö Leskinen held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Väinö Leskinen held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Finnish was Väinö Leskinen's native language[13].
  • Väinö Leskinen's professions included politician[6].
  • Väinö Leskinen's professions included swimmer[7].
  • Väinö Leskinen held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[14].
  • Väinö Leskinen held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[15].
  • Väinö Leskinen received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16].
  • Väinö Leskinen received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[17].
  • Väinö Leskinen received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[18].
  • Väinö Leskinen received the Cross of Merit, in silver, of the Finnish Sports[19].
  • Väinö Leskinen was a member of Suomen Aseveljien Liitto[20].
  • Väinö Leskinen is recorded as male[21].
  • Väinö Leskinen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Väinö Leskinen was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Finland[23].
  • Väinö Leskinen's Commons category is recorded as Väinö Leskinen[24].
  • Väinö Leskinen's unmarried partner is recorded as Astrid Gartz[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • Väinö Leskinen was part of the conflict Winter War[27].

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Origins and Family

Väinö Leskinen's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on March 8, 1917[3]. Finnish was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and swimmer[7]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Finland[14], a position[28], in Finland[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], a grade of an order[30], in Finland[31], founded in 1942[32]; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[17], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1918[35]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[18], a grade of an order[36], in Finland[37], founded in 1918[38]; and Cross of Merit, in silver, of the Finnish Sports[19], a class of award[39], in Finland[40], founded in 1945[41].

Personal Life

Among Väinö Leskinen's spouses was Margit Leskinen[10]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Finland[23].

Death and Burial

Väinö Leskinen died on March 8, 1972[5]. He died in Helsinki[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Väinö Leskinen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Väinö Leskinen born?

Väinö Leskinen was born in Helsinki[2].

Where did Väinö Leskinen die?

Väinö Leskinen died in Helsinki[4].

Who was Väinö Leskinen married to?

Väinö Leskinen's spouses include Margit Leskinen[10].

What did Väinö Leskinen do for work?

Väinö Leskinen worked as politician[6] and swimmer[7].

What awards did Väinö Leskinen receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[17], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[18], and Cross of Merit, in silver, of the Finnish Sports[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Finnish MP database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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