Wäinö Aaltonen
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Summary
Wäinö Aaltonen is a human[1]. Born in Karinainen[2], he… he was born on March 8, 1894[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on May 30, 1966[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], photographer[8], and visual artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (410 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Karinainen[2].
- Wäinö Aaltonen was born in Marttila[11].
- Wäinö Aaltonen died in Helsinki[4].
- Wäinö Aaltonen was born on March 8, 1894[3].
- Wäinö Aaltonen was born on January 1, 1894[12].
- Wäinö Aaltonen died on May 30, 1966[5].
- Wäinö Aaltonen died on January 1, 1966[13].
- Among Wäinö Aaltonen's spouses was Aino Pietiläinen[14].
- A child of Wäinö Aaltonen was Matti Aaltonen[15].
- A child of Wäinö Aaltonen was Maija Aaltonen[16].
- Wäinö Aaltonen held citizenship in Finland[17].
- Wäinö Aaltonen held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[18].
- Finnish was Wäinö Aaltonen's native language[19].
- Wäinö Aaltonen worked as a painter[6].
- Wäinö Aaltonen's professions included sculptor[7].
- Wäinö Aaltonen's professions included photographer[8].
- Wäinö Aaltonen's professions included visual artist[9].
- Wäinö Aaltonen's field of work was art[20].
- Wäinö Aaltonen's field of work was art of sculpture[21].
- Wäinö Aaltonen was educated at Turun piirustuskoulu[22].
- Wäinö Aaltonen's education included a stint at Wäinö Aaltonen School[23].
- A notable student of Wäinö Aaltonen was Jussi Vikainen[24].
- A notable student of Wäinö Aaltonen was Natascha Michéew-Kullberg[25].
- A notable student of Wäinö Aaltonen was Sulho Sipilä[26].
- A notable student of Wäinö Aaltonen was Nils Oker-Blom[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Karinainen[2], a municipality of Finland[28], in Finland[29] and Marttila[11], a municipality of Finland[30], in Finland[31]. Recorded date of birth include March 8, 1894[3] and January 1, 1894[12]. Finnish was Wäinö Aaltonen's native language[19].
Education
Educated at Turun piirustuskoulu[22], an art academy[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1830[34] and Wäinö Aaltonen School[23], a comprehensive school[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1882[37]. Studied under Victor Westerholm[38], Axel Haartman[39], and Ragnar Ungern[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], photographer[8], and visual artist[9]. Fields of work include art[20], an academic major[41] and art of sculpture[21], a type of arts[42]. Notable students include Jussi Vikainen[24], Natascha Michéew-Kullberg[25], Sulho Sipilä[26], and Nils Oker-Blom[27].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Lily[43], a sculpture[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1927[46] and Kun ystävyyssuhteet solmitaan[47], a sculpture[48], in Finland[49], founded in 1948[50]. Things named for Wäinö Aaltonen include Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art[51], an art museum[52], in Finland[53], founded in 1967[54].
Recognition
Awards received include Prince Eugen Medal[55], a medallion[56], in Sweden[57], founded in 1945[58]; doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki[59], an award[60], in Finland[61]; honorary doctorate of Lund University[62], an award[63], in Sweden[64]; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[65], a grade of an order[66], in Finland[67], founded in 1919[68]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[69], a Ordensklasse[70], in France[71], founded in 1802[72]; and Commander of the Order of St. Olav[73], a grade of an order[74], in Norway[75].
Personal Life
Among Wäinö Aaltonen's spouses was Aino Pietiläinen[14]. Children include Matti Aaltonen[15], an architect[76], 1921–1978[77], of Finland[78], awarded the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[79] and Maija Aaltonen[16], a photographer[80], 1924–2017[81], of Finland[82].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 30, 1966[5] and January 1, 1966[13]. Wäinö Aaltonen died in Helsinki[4].
Why It Matters
Wäinö Aaltonen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (410 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[83] He is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]
Entities named for him include Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art[51], an art museum[52], in Finland[53], founded in 1967[54].
FAQs
Where was Wäinö Aaltonen born?
Born in Karinainen[2].
Where did Wäinö Aaltonen die?
Wäinö Aaltonen died in Helsinki[4].
Who was Wäinö Aaltonen married to?
Wäinö Aaltonen's spouses include Aino Pietiläinen[14].
What did Wäinö Aaltonen do for work?
Wäinö Aaltonen worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], photographer[8], and visual artist[9].
Where did Wäinö Aaltonen go to school?
Wäinö Aaltonen was educated at Turun piirustuskoulu[22] and Wäinö Aaltonen School[23].
What awards did Wäinö Aaltonen receive?
Honors received include Prince Eugen Medal[55], doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki[59], honorary doctorate of Lund University[62], and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[65].