Ahti Karjalainen
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Summary
Ahti Karjalainen was born on February 10, 1923[1], in Hirvensalmi[2]. He died on September 7, 1990[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], banker[7], jurist[8], and head of government[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Päivi Karjalainen[12]
- Child: Kukka-Maaria Karjalainen[13]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[14]
- Native language: Finnish[15]
- Occupation: foreign minister[16]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Finland[17], member of the Parliament of Finland[18], Governor of the Bank of Finland[19]
- Educated at: University of Helsinki[20]
- Award received: Order of Friendship of Peoples[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[23], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[25], Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[26], Order of Merit, 1st Class[27], Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[28], Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[29], Order of the People's Republic of Bulgaria, 1st class[30], Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary[31], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[32], Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle[33], Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Member of political party: Centre Party[36]
- Commons category: Ahti Karjalainen[37]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[38]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[39]
- Participated in conflict: Winter War[40], Continuation War[41]
- Family name: Karjalainen[42]
- Given name: Ahti[43], Kalle[44], Samuli[45]
- Significant event: note crisis[46]
- Topic's main category: Q141369866[47]
- Work location: Helsinki[48]
- Allegiance: Finland[49]
- Manner of death: natural causes[50]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[52]
- Name in native language: Ahti Karjalainen[53]
Why It Matters
Ahti Karjalainen has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Ahti Karjalainen born?
Ahti Karjalainen was born in Hirvensalmi[2].
Where did Ahti Karjalainen die?
Ahti Karjalainen died in Helsinki[4].
Who was Ahti Karjalainen married to?
Ahti Karjalainen's spouses include Päivi Karjalainen[12].
What did Ahti Karjalainen do for work?
Ahti Karjalainen worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], banker[7], jurist[8], and head of government[9].
Where did Ahti Karjalainen go to school?
Ahti Karjalainen was educated at University of Helsinki[20].
What awards did Ahti Karjalainen receive?
Honors received include Order of Friendship of Peoples[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[23], and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[24].