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Paavo Ravila

Finnish linguist (1902-1974) · Finland · On the map · Academics · Died at 71

Paavo Ilmari Ravila was a Finnish linguist and rector of the University of Helsinki.

Paavo Ravila is read about 4 times a week, in 5 languages.

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1974Died16 April 19741967Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of FinlandAward1954Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of FinlandAward1941Cross of Liberty, 3rd ClassAward1920Cross of Liberty, 4th ClassAward1902Born5 July 1902

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Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland1967
Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland1954
Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class1941
Cross of Liberty, 4th Class1920
Memorial medal of the War of Liberation
Memorial medal of the Winter War
Memorial medal of the Continuation War
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star
Order of the Republic, 1st Class

About this person

Country
Finland
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1974 · aged 71