Paavo Nurmi
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Paavo Nurmi
Summary
Paavo Nurmi is a human[1]. Born in Turku[2], he… he was born on June 13, 1897[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on October 2, 1973[5]. He worked as a long-distance runner[6], marathon runner[7], athletics competitor[8], and athlete[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (729 views/month, #6,959 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Paavo Nurmi's place of birth was Turku[2].
- Paavo Nurmi died in Helsinki[4].
- Paavo Nurmi was born on June 13, 1897[3].
- Paavo Nurmi died on October 2, 1973[5].
- Burial took place at Turku Cemetery[11].
- Paavo Nurmi held citizenship in Finland[12].
- Paavo Nurmi held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
- Finnish was Paavo Nurmi's native language[14].
- Paavo Nurmi worked as a long-distance runner[6].
- Paavo Nurmi's professions included marathon runner[7].
- Paavo Nurmi's professions included athletics competitor[8].
- Paavo Nurmi worked as an athlete[9].
- Paavo Nurmi received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15].
- Paavo Nurmi received the The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise[16].
- Paavo Nurmi received the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17].
- Paavo Nurmi received the Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class[18].
- Paavo Nurmi received the First Class Medal of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].
- Paavo Nurmi received the IAAF Hall of Fame[20].
- Paavo Nurmi is recorded as male[21].
- Paavo Nurmi's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Paavo Nurmi's member of sports team is recorded as Turun Urheiluliitto[23].
- Paavo Nurmi's Commons category is recorded as Paavo Nurmi[24].
- Paavo Nurmi's residence is recorded as Turku[25].
- Paavo Nurmi's sport is recorded as athletics[26].
- Paavo Nurmi's family name is recorded as Nurmi[27].
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Origins and Family
Paavo Nurmi's place of birth was Turku[2]. He was born on June 13, 1897[3]. Finnish was his native language[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include long-distance runner[6], marathon runner[7], athletics competitor[8], and athlete[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1919[30]; The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise[16], a cross of merit[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1945[33]; Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1942[36]; Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class[18]; First Class Medal of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19]; and IAAF Hall of Fame[20], an athletics hall of fame[37], founded in 2012[38].
Death and Burial
Paavo Nurmi died on October 2, 1973[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Turku Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Paavo Nurmi include Paavo Nurmi Stadium[39], an association football venue[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1893[42].
Why It Matters
Paavo Nurmi ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (729 views/month, #6,959 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Paavo Nurmi Stadium[39], an association football venue[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1893[42].
FAQs
Where was Paavo Nurmi born?
Born in Turku[2], Paavo Nurmi…
Where did Paavo Nurmi die?
Paavo Nurmi died in Helsinki[4].
What did Paavo Nurmi do for work?
Paavo Nurmi worked as long-distance runner[6], marathon runner[7], athletics competitor[8], and athlete[9].
What awards did Paavo Nurmi receive?
Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15], The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise[16], Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17], and Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class[18].