Tauno Nurmela

Finnish academian of science (Academy of Finland) and professor of Romance languages (1907-1985)
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Summary

Tauno Nurmela was born on September 4, 1907[1], in Lappee[2]. He died on August 27, 1985[3], in Turku[4]. He worked as a linguist[5] and writer[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Finland[8], Grand Duchy of Finland[9]
  • Native language: Finnish[10]
  • Employer: University of Turku[11]
  • Award received: Research Council of Finland[12], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[13], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[14], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[16], Commander of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity[17], Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[18], Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], Gold medal for merit in school, culture and art[20]
  • Member of: Accademia della Crusca[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Commons category: Tauno Nurmela[23]
  • Participated in conflict: Winter War[24], Continuation War[25]
  • Family name: Nurmela[26]
  • Given name: Tauno[27]
  • Work location: Turku[28], Helsinki[29], Oulu[30]
  • Allegiance: Finland[31]
  • Described by source: Writers in Finland 1945—1980[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[33]

FAQs

Where was Tauno Nurmela born?

Tauno Nurmela was born in Lappee[2].

Where did Tauno Nurmela die?

Tauno Nurmela died in Turku[4].

What did Tauno Nurmela do for work?

Tauno Nurmela worked as a linguist[5] and writer[6].

What awards did Tauno Nurmela receive?

Honors received include Research Council of Finland[12], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[13], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[14], and Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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