Veli Merikoski

Finnish politician (1905–1982)
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Summary

Veli Merikoski is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pyhtää[2]. He was born on January 2, 1905[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on January 28, 1982[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and judge[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Veli Merikoski's place of birth was Pyhtää[2].
  • Veli Merikoski passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Veli Merikoski was born on January 2, 1905[3].
  • Veli Merikoski died on January 28, 1982[5].
  • Veli Merikoski's father was Kaarlo Merikoski[10].
  • Veli Merikoski held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Veli Merikoski held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Finnish was Veli Merikoski's native language[13].
  • Veli Merikoski's professions included politician[6].
  • Veli Merikoski's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Veli Merikoski's professions included judge[8].
  • Veli Merikoski held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland[14].
  • Veli Merikoski was employed by University of Helsinki[15].
  • Veli Merikoski received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Veli Merikoski received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17].
  • Veli Merikoski received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18].
  • Veli Merikoski received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[19].
  • Veli Merikoski received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[20].
  • Veli Merikoski received the Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[21].
  • Veli Merikoski is recorded as male[22].
  • Veli Merikoski's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Veli Merikoski was affiliated with the People's Party of Finland[24].
  • Veli Merikoski's family name is recorded as Merikoski[25].
  • Veli Merikoski's given name is recorded as Veli[26].
  • Veli Merikoski's work location is recorded as Helsinki[27].

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Origins and Family

Veli Merikoski was born in Pyhtää[2]. He was born on January 2, 1905[3]. His father was Kaarlo Merikoski[10]. Finnish was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and judge[8]. Among Veli Merikoski's employers was University of Helsinki[15]. He held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17], a grade of an order[30], in Finland[31], founded in 1942[32]; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1919[35]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[19], a grade of an order[36], in Finland[37], founded in 1918[38]; Memorial medal of the War of Liberation[21], a campaign medal[39], in Finland[40], founded in 1918[41]; and Memorial medal of the Winter War[42], a campaign medal[43], in Finland[44], founded in 1940[45].

Personal Life

Veli Merikoski was affiliated with the People's Party of Finland[24].

Death and Burial

Veli Merikoski died on January 28, 1982[5]. He died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Veli Merikoski has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Veli Merikoski born?

Veli Merikoski was born in Pyhtää[2].

Where did Veli Merikoski die?

Veli Merikoski died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Veli Merikoski's parents?

Veli Merikoski's father was Kaarlo Merikoski[10].

What did Veli Merikoski do for work?

Veli Merikoski worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and judge[8].

What awards did Veli Merikoski receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[16], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], and Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Finnish Ministers database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Q113837913. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [42] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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