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Pentti Aalto

1917 – 1998

Finnish linguist

Linguist Philologist

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About Pentti Aalto

Lived 1917 – 1998 (aged 81). Pentti Aalto was a Finnish linguist and philologist.

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Important facts

Born

22 July 1917, Pori

Birth century

20th century

Died

30 November 1998, Helsinki

Occupation

Linguist, philologist

Nationality

Finland

Education

University of Helsinki

Employers

University of Helsinki

Awards

Cross of Liberty, 4th Class; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Memorial medal of the Winter War; Memorial medal of the Continuation War

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Pentti Aalto's

Victor Ernest Shelford

1877 – 1968

Zoologist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Pentti Aalto?

Finnish linguist (1917–1998)

When was Pentti Aalto born?

Pentti Aalto was born on 22 July 1917 in Pori.

When did Pentti Aalto die?

Pentti Aalto died on 30 November 1998 in Helsinki.

What was Pentti Aalto's occupation?

Pentti Aalto was a linguist and philologist.

What nationality was Pentti Aalto?

Pentti Aalto was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pentti Aalto

· Wikidata: Q2503649

· DBpedia: Pentti Aalto

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