Birger Kaipiainen

Finnish designer (1915–1988)
Person human Q5897376
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Summary

Birger Kaipiainen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pori[2]. He was born on July 1, 1915[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on July 18, 1988[5]. He worked as a designer[6] and ceramicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Birger Kaipiainen was born in Pori[2].
  • Birger Kaipiainen passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Birger Kaipiainen was born on July 1, 1915[3].
  • Birger Kaipiainen died on July 18, 1988[5].
  • Birger Kaipiainen is buried at Malmi cemetery[9].
  • Birger Kaipiainen held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Birger Kaipiainen held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
  • Finnish was Birger Kaipiainen's native language[12].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's professions included designer[6].
  • Birger Kaipiainen worked as a ceramicist[7].
  • Birger Kaipiainen was educated at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture[13].
  • A notable student of Birger Kaipiainen was Rut Bryk[14].
  • Birger Kaipiainen received the Prince Eugen Medal[15].
  • Birger Kaipiainen received the Professor[16].
  • Birger Kaipiainen received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17].
  • Birger Kaipiainen is recorded as male[18].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's Commons category is recorded as Birger Kaipiainen[20].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's family name is recorded as Kaipiainen[21].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's given name is recorded as Birger[22].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's work location is recorded as Helsinki[23].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's work location is recorded as Lidköping[24].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's described by source is recorded as Svenskt konstnärslexikon[25].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[26].
  • Birger Kaipiainen's significant person is recorded as Armi Ratia[27].

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Origins and Family

Birger Kaipiainen was born in Pori[2]. He was born on July 1, 1915[3]. Finnish was his native language[12].

Education

Birger Kaipiainen's education included a stint at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include designer[6] and ceramicist[7]. A notable student of Birger Kaipiainen was Rut Bryk[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Prince Eugen Medal[15], a medallion[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1945[30]; Professor[16], a honorific prefix[31]; and Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17], a grade of an order[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1943[34].

Death and Burial

Birger Kaipiainen died on July 18, 1988[5]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Malmi cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Birger Kaipiainen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Birger Kaipiainen born?

Born in Pori[2].

Where did Birger Kaipiainen die?

Birger Kaipiainen died in Helsinki[4].

What did Birger Kaipiainen do for work?

Birger Kaipiainen worked as designer[6] and ceramicist[7].

Where did Birger Kaipiainen go to school?

Birger Kaipiainen was educated at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture[13].

What awards did Birger Kaipiainen receive?

Honors received include Prince Eugen Medal[15], Professor[16], and Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → BB38-CB8B-F22B-AFB8-F395
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  2. 24d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project → NADD Wikidata project
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  3. 24d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Nationalmuseum, Röhsska Museum, Keramiekcentrum Tiendschuur Tegelen
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  4. 16w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Nationalmuseum, Röhsska Museum, Keramiekcentrum Tiendschuur Tegelen
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  5. 16w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person → Armi Ratia
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  6. 17w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Finnish
    Occupation → designer, ceramicist
    Place of birth → Pori
    Student → Rut Bryk
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/36495|batch #36495]]: P1066 student till, blf.fi, inverse"
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