Arto Paasilinna
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Summary
Arto Paasilinna was born on April 20, 1942[1], in Kittilä[2]. He died on October 15, 2018[3], in Espoo[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,084 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Finland[11]
- Native language: Finnish[12]
- Occupation: satirical novelist[13]
- Field of work: literature[14]
- Notable work: The Year of the Hare[15], Un homme heureux (roman)[16], A Charming Mass Suicide[17], The Best Village in the World[18]
- Award received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], Jussi Award for Best Script[20], Giuseppe Acerbi literary prize[21], Q57401116[22], Q57401185[23]
- Influenced by: Veikko Huovinen[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Genre: fiction literature[26]
- Commons category: Arto Paasilinna[27]
- Cause of death: cerebrovascular disease[28]
- Family name: Paasilinna[29]
- Given name: Arto[30], Tapio[31]
- Work location: Helsinki[32], Lapland[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Described by source: Writers in Finland 1945—1980[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[36]
- Commons Creator page: Arto Paasilinna[37]
- Birth name: Arto Tapio Paasilinna[38]
- Name in native language: Arto Paasilinna[39]
- Start of work period: 1964[40]
Why It Matters
Arto Paasilinna has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Works attributed to him include The Year of the Hare[43], a literary work[44]; A Charming Mass Suicide[45], a literary work[46]; and The Howling Miller[47], a written work[48].
FAQs
Where was Arto Paasilinna born?
Arto Paasilinna was born in Kittilä[2].
Where did Arto Paasilinna die?
Arto Paasilinna died in Espoo[4].
What did Arto Paasilinna do for work?
Arto Paasilinna worked as a writer[5], poet[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and screenwriter[9].
What awards did Arto Paasilinna receive?
Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], Jussi Award for Best Script[20], Giuseppe Acerbi literary prize[21], and Q57401116[22].