Brita Polttila

Finnish writer, poet, translator, journalist and critic (1920-2008)
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Brita Polttila

Summary

Brita Polttila is a human[1]. She was born in Hamina[2]. She was born on October 27, 1920[3]. She passed away in Helsinki[4]. She died on November 10, 2008[5]. She worked as a poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], journalist[9], and critic[10].

Key Facts

  • Brita Polttila was born in Hamina[2].
  • Brita Polttila died in Helsinki[4].
  • Brita Polttila was born on October 27, 1920[3].
  • Brita Polttila died on November 10, 2008[5].
  • Brita Polttila's father was Väinö Polttila[11].
  • Brita Polttila was married to Arvo Turtiainen[12].
  • Brita Polttila was married to Esko Autero[13].
  • A child of Brita Polttila was Eva Polttila[14].
  • Brita Polttila held citizenship in Finland[15].
  • Finnish was Brita Polttila's native language[16].
  • Brita Polttila worked as a poet[6].
  • Brita Polttila worked as a writer[7].
  • Brita Polttila's professions included translator[8].
  • Brita Polttila's professions included journalist[9].
  • Brita Polttila's professions included critic[10].
  • Brita Polttila received the Finnish State Prize for Literature[17].
  • Brita Polttila is recorded as female[18].
  • Brita Polttila's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Brita Polttila was affiliated with the Finnish People's Democratic League[20].
  • Brita Polttila's Commons category is recorded as Brita Polttila[21].
  • Brita Polttila's family name is recorded as Polttila[22].
  • Brita Polttila's family name is recorded as Turtiainen[23].
  • Brita Polttila's given name is recorded as Brita[24].
  • Brita Polttila's given name is recorded as Aleksandra[25].
  • Brita Polttila's given name is recorded as Elinor[26].

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Origins and Family

Brita Polttila's place of birth was Hamina[2]. She was born on October 27, 1920[3]. Her father was Väinö Polttila[11]. Finnish was her native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], journalist[9], and critic[10].

Recognition

Brita Polttila received the Finnish State Prize for Literature[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Arvo Turtiainen[12], a journalist[27], 1904–1980[28], of Finland[29], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[30] and Esko Autero[13], a military personnel[31], of Finland[32]. A child of Brita Polttila was Eva Polttila[14]. She was affiliated with the Finnish People's Democratic League[20].

Death and Burial

Brita Polttila died on November 10, 2008[5]. She died in Helsinki[4].

FAQs

Where was Brita Polttila born?

Brita Polttila's place of birth was Hamina[2].

Where did Brita Polttila die?

Brita Polttila passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Brita Polttila's parents?

Brita Polttila's father was Väinö Polttila[11].

Who was Brita Polttila married to?

Brita Polttila's spouses include Arvo Turtiainen[12] and Esko Autero[13].

What did Brita Polttila do for work?

Brita Polttila worked as poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], journalist[9], and critic[10].

What awards did Brita Polttila receive?

Honors received include Finnish State Prize for Literature[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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