Kirsti Paltto
Sami writer from Finland
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Summary
Kirsti Paltto was born on February 11, 1947[1], in Utsjoki[2]. She has worked as a writer[3] and primary school teacher[4]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Vuovdaguoika[6]
- Child: Rauna Kuokkanen[7]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[8]
- Native language: Northern Sami[9]
- Ethnic group: Northern Sámi people[10]
- Award received: honorary doctorate[11], Saami Council Literature Prize[12]
- Sex or gender: female[13]
- Family name: Paltto[14]
- Given name: Kirsti[15]
- Described by source: The History of Nordic Women's Literature[16], Writers in Finland 1945—1980[17]
- Nominated for: Nordic Council Literature Prize[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Northern Sami[19], Finnish[20]
- Name in native language: Jovnna-Jon-Ánne Kirste[21]
- Different from: Kirsi Paltto[22]
Why It Matters
Kirsti Paltto has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Kirsti Paltto born?
Kirsti Paltto was born in Utsjoki[2].
What did Kirsti Paltto do for work?
Kirsti Paltto worked as a writer[3] and primary school teacher[4].
What awards did Kirsti Paltto receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate[11] and Saami Council Literature Prize[12].