Urho Castrén
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Summary
Urho Castrén was born on December 30, 1886[1], in Jyväskylä[2]. He died on March 8, 1965[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], judge[7], jurist[8], and head of government[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Johannes Castrén[11]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[12], Grand Duchy of Finland[13]
- Native language: Finnish[14]
- Position held: Minister of Justice of Finland[15], Prime Minister of Finland[16], President of the Supreme Administrative Court[17], Chancellor of Justice of Finland[18], justice minister[19]
- Award received: Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[20], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[22], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: National Coalition Party[26]
- Commons category: Urho Castrén[27]
- Family name: Castrén[28]
- Given name: Urho[29], Jonas[30]
- Work location: Helsinki[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[32]
- Sibling: Sakari Castrén[33], Lauri Castrén[34]
Why It Matters
Urho Castrén has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Urho Castrén born?
Urho Castrén was born in Jyväskylä[2].
Where did Urho Castrén die?
Urho Castrén died in Helsinki[4].
Who were Urho Castrén's parents?
Urho Castrén's father was Johannes Castrén[11].
What did Urho Castrén do for work?
Urho Castrén worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], judge[7], jurist[8], and head of government[9].
What awards did Urho Castrén receive?
Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[20], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[22], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].