Jan-Erik Enestam

Finnish politician
Person human Q2605274
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Summary

Jan-Erik Enestam was born on March 12, 1947[1], in Västanfjärd[2]. He has worked as a politician[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Finland[5]
  • Native language: Swedish[6]
  • Ethnic group: Finland Swedes[7]
  • Position held: municipal councillor in Finland[8]
  • Educated at: Åbo Akademi University[9]
  • Award received: Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[10], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[11], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[12], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[13], Commander of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[14], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[15], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[16], Medal for Military Merits[17], Cross of Merit of the War Invalides[18], Cross of Merit of the Frontier Guards[19], Gold Medal of Merit of the Reserve Officers Association[20], Medal of Merit of the Cadet Corps[21], Medal of Merit of the Association of the Warrant Officers[22], Cross of merit of Reservists' association[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Member of political party: Swedish People's Party of Finland[25]
  • Commons category: Jan-Erik Enestam[26]
  • Family name: Enestam[27]
  • Given name: Jan-Erik[28]
  • Work location: Helsinki[29], Kimitoön[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[31], Swedish[32]
  • Name in native language: Jan-Erik Enestam[33]
  • Number of children: 3[34]
  • Significant person: Esko Aho[35], Astrid Thors[36]
  • Candidacy in election: 2017 Kimitoön municipal election[37]

Why It Matters

Jan-Erik Enestam has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Jan-Erik Enestam born?

Jan-Erik Enestam was born in Västanfjärd[2].

What did Jan-Erik Enestam do for work?

Jan-Erik Enestam worked as a politician[3].

Where did Jan-Erik Enestam go to school?

Jan-Erik Enestam was educated at Åbo Akademi University[9].

What awards did Jan-Erik Enestam receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[10], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[11], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[12], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . vaalit.yle.fi. Retrieved . vaalit.yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . Finnish MP database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . Q123518818. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . The International Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Modtagere af danske dekorationer. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Q123438154. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . The International Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . ordens.presidencia.pt. Retrieved . ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . yle.fi. Retrieved . yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . The International Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Q136548007. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Q136548007. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Q136548007. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Q136999676. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Q136548007. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Q136548007. wikidata.org.
  23. [7] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. Retrieved . urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . eduskunta.fi. eduskunta.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . vaalit.yle.fi. Retrieved . vaalit.yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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