Niilo Tarvajärvi

Finnish journalist, politician and pesäpallo player (1914-2002)
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Niilo Tarvajärvi

Summary

Niilo Tarvajärvi is a human[1]. He was born in Espoo[2]. He was born on December 6, 1914[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on August 25, 2002[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], and pesäpallo player[8]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Espoo[2], Niilo Tarvajärvi…
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi died in Helsinki[4].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi was born on December 6, 1914[3].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi died on August 25, 2002[5].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Finnish was Niilo Tarvajärvi's native language[13].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi worked as a politician[6].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi worked as a journalist[7].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi's professions included pesäpallo player[8].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[14].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi received the Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[15].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[16].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[17].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[18].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi received the Memorial medal of the Continuation War[19].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi received the Medal for Military Merits[20].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi was a member of White Guard[21].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi is recorded as male[22].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi was affiliated with the National Coalition Party[24].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi's Commons category is recorded as Niilo Tarvajärvi[25].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[26].
  • Niilo Tarvajärvi's sport is recorded as pesäpallo[27].

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Origins and Family

Niilo Tarvajärvi was born in Espoo[2]. He was born on December 6, 1914[3]. Finnish was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], and pesäpallo player[8]. Niilo Tarvajärvi held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[15], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1918[30]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[16], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33]; Memorial medal of the Winter War[18], a campaign medal[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1940[36]; Memorial medal of the Continuation War[19], a campaign medal[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1957[39]; Medal for Military Merits[20], a military decoration[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1977[42]; and Cross of Merit of the Police[43], an award[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1942[46].

Personal Life

Niilo Tarvajärvi was affiliated with the National Coalition Party[24].

Death and Burial

Niilo Tarvajärvi died on August 25, 2002[5]. He died in Helsinki[4]. Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Niilo Tarvajärvi is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Niilo Tarvajärvi born?

Born in Espoo[2], Niilo Tarvajärvi…

Where did Niilo Tarvajärvi die?

Niilo Tarvajärvi died in Helsinki[4].

What did Niilo Tarvajärvi do for work?

Niilo Tarvajärvi worked as politician[6], journalist[7], and pesäpallo player[8].

What awards did Niilo Tarvajärvi receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[15], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[16], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[17], and Memorial medal of the Winter War[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Finnish MP database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . helsinginseurakunnat.fi. helsinginseurakunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [43] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed Finnish
    Partner in business or sport Q11861644
    Place of birth Espoo
    Occupation politician, journalist, pesäpallo player
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