Yrjö Keinonen

Finnish general and Chief of Defence of Finland (1912–1977)
Person human Q8059651
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Summary

Yrjö Keinonen is a human[1]. Born in Ruskeala[2], he… he was born on August 31, 1912[3]. He passed away in Nurmijärvi[4]. He died on October 29, 1977[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ruskeala[2].
  • Yrjö Keinonen died in Nurmijärvi[4].
  • Yrjö Keinonen was born on August 31, 1912[3].
  • Yrjö Keinonen died on October 29, 1977[5].
  • Yrjö Keinonen held citizenship in Finland[8].
  • Yrjö Keinonen held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[9].
  • Finnish was Yrjö Keinonen's native language[10].
  • Yrjö Keinonen's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Yrjö Keinonen received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[11].
  • Yrjö Keinonen received the Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[12].
  • Yrjö Keinonen received the Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[13].
  • Yrjö Keinonen received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[14].
  • Yrjö Keinonen received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15].
  • Yrjö Keinonen received the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16].
  • Yrjö Keinonen is recorded as male[17].
  • Yrjö Keinonen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Yrjö Keinonen's Commons category is recorded as Yrjö Keinonen[19].
  • Yrjö Keinonen's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • Yrjö Keinonen was part of the conflict Winter War[21].
  • Yrjö Keinonen was part of the conflict Continuation War[22].
  • Yrjö Keinonen's family name is recorded as Keinonen[23].
  • Yrjö Keinonen's given name is recorded as Yrjö[24].
  • Yrjö Keinonen's work location is recorded as Helsinki[25].
  • Yrjö Keinonen's work location is recorded as Joensuu[26].
  • Yrjö Keinonen's allegiance is recorded as Finland[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ruskeala[2], Yrjö Keinonen… he was born on August 31, 1912[3]. Finnish was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Yrjö Keinonen's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[11], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1919[30]; Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[12], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1941[33]; Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[13], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1918[36]; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[14], a grade of an order[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1918[39]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15], a grade of an order[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1918[42]; and Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], a grade of an order[43], in Finland[44], founded in 1942[45].

Death and Burial

Yrjö Keinonen died on October 29, 1977[5]. He died in Nurmijärvi[4].

Why It Matters

Yrjö Keinonen has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was Yrjö Keinonen born?

Born in Ruskeala[2].

Where did Yrjö Keinonen die?

Yrjö Keinonen died in Nurmijärvi[4].

What did Yrjö Keinonen do for work?

Yrjö Keinonen worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Yrjö Keinonen receive?

Honors received include Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[11], Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class[12], Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[13], and Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . doria.fi. Retrieved . doria.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . doria.fi. Retrieved . doria.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . doria.fi. Retrieved . doria.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . doria.fi. Retrieved . doria.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . doria.fi. Retrieved . doria.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . doria.fi. Retrieved . doria.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. 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
  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed → Finnish
    Award received → Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class, Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class +10
    Family name → Keinonen
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