Yrjö Kukkapuro

Finnish designer and architect (1933–2025)
Person human Q11903027
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Yrjö Kukkapuro

Summary

Yrjö Kukkapuro is a human[1]. Born in Viipurin maalaiskunta[2], he… he was born on April 6, 1933[3]. He died in Kauniainen[4]. He died on February 8, 2025[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and designer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Yrjö Kukkapuro was born in Viipurin maalaiskunta[2].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro passed away in Kauniainen[4].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro was born on April 6, 1933[3].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro died on February 8, 2025[5].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro was married to Irmeli Kukkapuro[9].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Finnish was Yrjö Kukkapuro's native language[11].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro's professions included architect[6].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro worked as a designer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Yrjö Kukkapuro is Karuselli[12].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro received the Lunning Prize[13].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro received the Kaj Franck Design Prize[15].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro received the honorary Royal Designer for Industry[16].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro is recorded as male[17].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro's Commons category is recorded as Yrjö Kukkapuro[19].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro's family name is recorded as Kukkapuro[20].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro's given name is recorded as Yrjö[21].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro's work location is recorded as Helsinki[22].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro's work location is recorded as Kauniainen[23].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1995[24].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro's described by source is recorded as Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon[25].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[26].
  • Yrjö Kukkapuro's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1953[27].

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Origins and Family

Yrjö Kukkapuro's place of birth was Viipurin maalaiskunta[2]. He was born on April 6, 1933[3]. Finnish was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and designer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Yrjö Kukkapuro is Karuselli[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Lunning Prize[13], an award[28], founded in 1952[29]; Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], a grade of an order[30], in Finland[31], founded in 1943[32]; Kaj Franck Design Prize[15], a design award[33], founded in 1992[34]; and honorary Royal Designer for Industry[16], an award[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Personal Life

Among Yrjö Kukkapuro's spouses was Irmeli Kukkapuro[9].

Death and Burial

Yrjö Kukkapuro died on February 8, 2025[5]. He passed away in Kauniainen[4].

Why It Matters

Yrjö Kukkapuro has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Yrjö Kukkapuro born?

Yrjö Kukkapuro's place of birth was Viipurin maalaiskunta[2].

Where did Yrjö Kukkapuro die?

Yrjö Kukkapuro died in Kauniainen[4].

Who was Yrjö Kukkapuro married to?

Yrjö Kukkapuro's spouses include Irmeli Kukkapuro[9].

What did Yrjö Kukkapuro do for work?

Yrjö Kukkapuro worked as architect[6] and designer[7].

What awards did Yrjö Kukkapuro receive?

Honors received include Lunning Prize[13], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], Kaj Franck Design Prize[15], and honorary Royal Designer for Industry[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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