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Matti Klinge

1936 – 2023

Finnish historian and professor

Historian University teacher

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About Matti Klinge

Lived 1936 – 2023 (aged 86). Matti Klinge was a Finnish historian and university teacher.

Matti Klinge (31 August 1936 – 5 March 2023) was a Finnish professor and historian.

Klinge studied at the University of Helsinki and gained his Ph.D. in 1969. He later served as a visiting professor at the University of Paris (1970–1972) and held the Swedish Professorship of History at the University of Helsinki between 1975 and 2001. Klinge was one of the most prolific Finnish historians.

Kligne died in March 2023, at the age of 86.

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Important facts

Born

31 August 1936, Helsinki

Birth century

20th century

Died

5 March 2023

Occupation

Historian, university teacher

Nationality

Finland

Education

University of Helsinki, Helsinki Normal Lyceum

Employers

University of Helsinki

Awards

Officer of the Legion of Honour; Swedish Academy Finland Prize; Kellgren Award; Sven Berggren prize; Order of Friendship; Honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Medal for Military Merits; Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Commander of the Order of the Polar Star

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Matti Klinge?

Finnish historian and professor

When was Matti Klinge born?

Matti Klinge was born on 31 August 1936 in Helsinki.

When did Matti Klinge die?

Matti Klinge died on 5 March 2023.

What was Matti Klinge's occupation?

Matti Klinge was a historian and university teacher.

What nationality was Matti Klinge?

Matti Klinge was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matti Klinge

· Wikidata: Q3055194

· DBpedia: Matti Klinge

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