Eila Kivikk'aho

Finnish poet (1921-2004)
Person human Q533950
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Summary

Eila Kivikk'aho was born on February 8, 1921[1], in Sortavala[2]. She died on June 21, 2004[3], in Helsinki[4]. She worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and translator[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Finland[9]
  • Field of work: poetry[10], literature[11], translation into Finnish[12]
  • Award received: Kalevi Jäntti Award[13], Eino Leino Prize[14], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15], Prix Eeva-Liisa-Manner[16]
  • Sex or gender: female[17]
  • Family name: Kivikk'aho[18]
  • Given name: Eila[19]
  • Work location: Karelia[20]
  • Described by source: The History of Nordic Women's Literature[21], Writers in Finland 1917–1944[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[23]
  • P14541: 4gSQyp[24]
  • P14750: CA64-C126-8EBA-68F1-DFCE[25]

Why It Matters

Eila Kivikk'aho has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Eila Kivikk'aho born?

Eila Kivikk'aho was born in Sortavala[2].

Where did Eila Kivikk'aho die?

Eila Kivikk'aho passed away in Helsinki[4].

What did Eila Kivikk'aho do for work?

Eila Kivikk'aho worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and translator[7].

What awards did Eila Kivikk'aho receive?

Honors received include Kalevi Jäntti Award[13], Eino Leino Prize[14], Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15], and Prix Eeva-Liisa-Manner[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'de', 'en', 'fa', 'fi', 'pl']
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  2. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → CA64-C126-8EBA-68F1-DFCE
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  3. 13w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987014454088005171
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  4. 14w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 4gSQyp
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Eila
    Field of work → poetry, literature, translation into Finnish
    Family name → Kivikk'aho
    Country of citizenship → Finland
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