Paavo Väyrynen
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Summary
Paavo Väyrynen was born on September 2, 1946[1], in Kemi[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (230 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Keminmaa[7]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[8]
- Native language: Finnish[9]
- Position held: municipal councillor in Finland[10]
- Employer: University of Lapland[11]
- Educated at: University of Helsinki[12], Åbo Akademi University[13]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[14], Medal for Military Merits[15], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[20], Grand Cross of the Order of San Carlos[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[24], Order of San Marino[25], Order of the Yugoslav flag with ribbon[26], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[27]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: Centre Party[30]
- Commons category: Paavo Väyrynen[31]
- Residence: Keminmaa[32], Helsinki[33]
- Family name: Väyrynen[34]
- Given name: Paavo[35], Matti[36]
- Official website: http://www.paavovayrynen.fi/[37]
- Work location: Strasbourg[38], Brussels[39], Helsinki[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[41], Swedish[42]
- Birth name: Paavo Matti Väyrynen[43]
- Name in native language: Paavo Väyrynen[44]
- Significant person: Esko Aho[45], Ahti Karjalainen[46], Urho Kekkonen[47]
- Candidacy in election: 2012 Keminmaa municipal election[48], 2018 Finnish presidential election[49], 2017 Helsinki municipal election[50], 1970 Finnish parliamentary election[51]
Why It Matters
Paavo Väyrynen has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Paavo Väyrynen born?
Paavo Väyrynen was born in Kemi[2].
What did Paavo Väyrynen do for work?
Paavo Väyrynen worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], and university teacher[5].
Where did Paavo Väyrynen go to school?
Paavo Väyrynen was educated at University of Helsinki[12] and Åbo Akademi University[13].
What awards did Paavo Väyrynen receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[14], Medal for Military Merits[15], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17].