Johannes Linnankoski
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Summary
Johannes Linnankoski was born on October 18, 1869[1], in Askola[2]. He died on August 10, 1913[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Ester Peltonen[9]
- Child: Osku Velho[10]
- Country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Finland[11]
- Native language: Finnish[12]
- Notable work: The Song of the Blood-Red Flower[13], The Fugitives[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: fiction literature[16], historical prose literature[17]
- Commons category: Johannes Linnankoski[18]
- Family name: Peltonen[19]
- Given name: Vihtori[20], Johan[21]
- Pseudonym: Johannes Linnankoski[22], for Vihtori Peltonen[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Johannes Linnankoski[24]
- Work location: Porvoo[25], Turku[26], Salo[27]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[28], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Writers in Finland 1809–1916[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[31]
- Birth name: Vihtori Johan Peltonen[32]
- Different from: Juhani Peltonen[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johannes Linnankoski include 7416 Linnankoski[34], an asteroid[35].
Why It Matters
Johannes Linnankoski has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include The Song of the Blood-Red Flower[38], a literary work[39]. Entities named for him include 7416 Linnankoski[34], an asteroid[35].
FAQs
Where was Johannes Linnankoski born?
Johannes Linnankoski was born in Askola[2].
Where did Johannes Linnankoski die?
Johannes Linnankoski died in Helsinki[4].
Who was Johannes Linnankoski married to?
Johannes Linnankoski's spouses include Ester Peltonen[9].
What did Johannes Linnankoski do for work?
Johannes Linnankoski worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], and translator[7].