Tapio Wirkkala
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Tapio Wirkkala
Summary
Tapio Wirkkala is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hanko[2]. He was born on June 2, 1915[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on May 19, 1985[5]. He worked as a designer[6], sculptor[7], glass artist[8], jewelry designer[9], and handicrafter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (776 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Hanko[2], Tapio Wirkkala…
- Tapio Wirkkala died in Helsinki[4].
- Tapio Wirkkala was born on June 2, 1915[3].
- Tapio Wirkkala died on May 19, 1985[5].
- Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[12].
- Tapio Wirkkala's father was Ilmari Wirkkala[13].
- Among Tapio Wirkkala's spouses was Rut Bryk[14].
- A child of Tapio Wirkkala was Maaria Wirkkala[15].
- A child of Tapio Wirkkala was Sami Wirkkala[16].
- Tapio Wirkkala held citizenship in Finland[17].
- Tapio Wirkkala held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[18].
- Finnish was Tapio Wirkkala's native language[19].
- Tapio Wirkkala's professions included designer[6].
- Tapio Wirkkala worked as a sculptor[7].
- Tapio Wirkkala worked as a glass artist[8].
- Tapio Wirkkala's professions included jewelry designer[9].
- Tapio Wirkkala worked as a handicrafter[10].
- Tapio Wirkkala was employed by Airam[20].
- Tapio Wirkkala was employed by Iittala[21].
- Tapio Wirkkala was employed by Finlandia Vodka[22].
- Among Tapio Wirkkala's employers was Hackman Plc[23].
- Among Tapio Wirkkala's employers was Venini S.p.A.[24].
- Tapio Wirkkala was educated at Helsinki University of Technology[25].
- A notable student of Tapio Wirkkala was Kain Tapper[26].
- Tapio Wirkkala received the Prince Eugen Medal[27].
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Origins and Family
Tapio Wirkkala's place of birth was Hanko[2]. He was born on June 2, 1915[3]. His father was Ilmari Wirkkala[13]. Finnish was his native language[19].
Education
Tapio Wirkkala's education included a stint at Helsinki University of Technology[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include designer[6], sculptor[7], glass artist[8], jewelry designer[9], and handicrafter[10]. Employers include Airam[20], a business[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1921[30], headquartered in Kerava[31]; Iittala[21], a business[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1881[34], headquartered in Helsinki[35]; Finlandia Vodka[22], a trademark[36], founded in 1970[37], headquartered in Ilmajoki[38]; Hackman Plc[23], a business[39], in Finland[40], founded in 1789[41], headquartered in Helsinki[42]; and Venini S.p.A.[24], a factory[43], in Italy[44], founded in 1921[45], headquartered in Murano[46]. A notable student of Tapio Wirkkala was Kain Tapper[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Prince Eugen Medal[27], a medallion[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1945[49]; Lunning Prize[50], an award[51], founded in 1952[52]; Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[53], a grade of an order[54], in Finland[55], founded in 1943[56]; honorary Royal Designer for Industry[57], an award[58], in United Kingdom[59]; honorary doctorate[60], a title of honor[61]; and Order of the Lion of Finland[62], an order[63], in Finland[64], founded in 1942[65].
Personal Life
Tapio Wirkkala was married to Rut Bryk[14]. Children include Maaria Wirkkala[15], a visual artist[66], b. 1954[67], of Finland[68] and Sami Wirkkala[16], an industrial designer[69], b. 1948[70].
Death and Burial
Tapio Wirkkala died on May 19, 1985[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Tapio Wirkkala ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (776 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
FAQs
Where was Tapio Wirkkala born?
Tapio Wirkkala was born in Hanko[2].
Where did Tapio Wirkkala die?
Tapio Wirkkala died in Helsinki[4].
Who were Tapio Wirkkala's parents?
Tapio Wirkkala's father was Ilmari Wirkkala[13].
Who was Tapio Wirkkala married to?
Tapio Wirkkala's spouses include Rut Bryk[14].
What did Tapio Wirkkala do for work?
Tapio Wirkkala worked as designer[6], sculptor[7], glass artist[8], jewelry designer[9], and handicrafter[10].
Where did Tapio Wirkkala go to school?
Tapio Wirkkala was educated at Helsinki University of Technology[25].
What awards did Tapio Wirkkala receive?
Honors received include Prince Eugen Medal[27], Lunning Prize[50], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[53], and honorary Royal Designer for Industry[57].