Georg Henrik von Wright
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Georg Henrik von Wright
Summary
Georg Henrik von Wright is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], he… he was born on June 14, 1916[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on June 16, 2003[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,092 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Georg Henrik von Wright was born in Helsinki[2].
- Georg Henrik von Wright died in Helsinki[4].
- Georg Henrik von Wright was born on June 14, 1916[3].
- Georg Henrik von Wright died on June 16, 2003[5].
- Georg Henrik von Wright held citizenship in Finland[10].
- Georg Henrik von Wright held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
- Swedish was Georg Henrik von Wright's native language[12].
- Georg Henrik von Wright is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[13].
- Georg Henrik von Wright's professions included philosopher[6].
- Georg Henrik von Wright worked as a university teacher[7].
- Georg Henrik von Wright worked as a writer[8].
- Georg Henrik von Wright held the position of professor[14].
- Georg Henrik von Wright was employed by University of Helsinki[15].
- Georg Henrik von Wright was employed by University of Cambridge[16].
- Georg Henrik von Wright was employed by Cornell University[17].
- Georg Henrik von Wright's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[18].
- Georg Henrik von Wright was educated at Svenska normallyceum[19].
- Georg Henrik von Wright's doctoral advisor was Eino Kaila[20].
- A notable student of Georg Henrik von Wright was Jaakko Hintikka[21].
- Georg Henrik von Wright received the Selma Lagerlöf Prize[22].
- Georg Henrik von Wright received the Swedish Academy Finland Prize[23].
- Georg Henrik von Wright received the Karl Emil Tollander Prize[24].
- Georg Henrik von Wright received the Fellow of the British Academy[25].
- Georg Henrik von Wright received the honorary doctor of the University of Tromso[26].
- Georg Henrik von Wright received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[27].
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Origins and Family
Georg Henrik von Wright's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on June 14, 1916[3]. He is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[13]. Swedish was his native language[12].
Education
Educated at University of Helsinki[18], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and Svenska normallyceum[19], a normal school[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1864[34]. Georg Henrik von Wright's doctoral advisor was Eino Kaila[20]. He studied under Eino Kaila[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Employers include University of Helsinki[15], a public university[36], in Finland[37], founded in 1640[38], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[39]; University of Cambridge[16], a collegiate university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1209[42], headquartered in Cambridge[43]; and Cornell University[17], a private university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1865[46], headquartered in Ithaca[47]. Georg Henrik von Wright held the position of professor[14]. A notable student of him was Jaakko Hintikka[21]. He supervised Jaakko Hintikka as a doctoral student[48].
Recognition
Awards received include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[22], a literary award[49], in Sweden[50], founded in 1983[51]; Swedish Academy Finland Prize[23], an award[52], in Sweden[53], founded in 1966[54]; Karl Emil Tollander Prize[24], a literary award[55], in Finland[56], founded in 1913[57]; Fellow of the British Academy[25], a fellowship award[58], in United Kingdom[59]; honorary doctor of the University of Tromso[26], an award[60], in Norway[61]; and Memorial medal of the Winter War[27], a campaign medal[62], in Finland[63], founded in 1940[64].
Death and Burial
Georg Henrik von Wright died on June 16, 2003[5]. He died in Helsinki[4].
Why It Matters
Georg Henrik von Wright ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,092 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
His notable doctoral advisees include Jaakko Hintikka[67], a philosopher[68], 1929–2015[69], of Finland[70], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[71], specialised in logic[72].
FAQs
Where was Georg Henrik von Wright born?
Born in Helsinki[2], Georg Henrik von Wright…
Where did Georg Henrik von Wright die?
Georg Henrik von Wright passed away in Helsinki[4].
What did Georg Henrik von Wright do for work?
Georg Henrik von Wright worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].
Where did Georg Henrik von Wright go to school?
Georg Henrik von Wright was educated at University of Helsinki[18] and Svenska normallyceum[19].
What awards did Georg Henrik von Wright receive?
Honors received include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[22], Swedish Academy Finland Prize[23], Karl Emil Tollander Prize[24], and Fellow of the British Academy[25].